Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints an author gives to help define an unknown word.

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True or False: Context clues can be found in a different sentence than the word.

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False

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What does the word 'adjacent' mean in the context of a sentence?

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Next to.

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What is the meaning of the word 'citizens' in a paragraph?

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Inhabitants.

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What does 'chronological' mean based on word structure context clues?

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A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A definition provided in the same sentence or a synonym in a nearby sentence.

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What type of context clue is a synonym?

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A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the unknown word.

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What type of context clue is an antonym?

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A word or phrase that has the opposite meaning to the unknown word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To enhance comprehension and vocabulary by understanding unfamiliar words.