Context Clues

Context Clues

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English

6th Grade

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'remote' mean?

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Far from populated areas.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

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The Definition or an Example is given.

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What does the word 'vague' mean?

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Not clearly explained or understood.

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What type of context clue is used when a word has an opposite meaning?

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Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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Covered.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has an opposite meaning to another word.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing understanding of the text.

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What is inference in the context of context clues?

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Inference is when you put clues together to deduce the meaning of a word or phrase.

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