Reading: Contextual Clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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Covered.

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What does 'loquacious' mean?

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Talkative.

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What does 'feeble' mean?

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Weak.

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What does 'ineluctable' mean?

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Inevitable.

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What does 'clandestine' mean?

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Secret.

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How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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Why are contextual clues important in reading?

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They help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.