Context Clues

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same meaning as another word.

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What is the point of context clues?

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To help find the meaning of words.

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Name the context clue: the unknown word is explained by providing the actual definition.

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Definition.

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Which clue uses these signal words: however, although, on the other hand, but?

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Antonym.

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What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

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Antonym.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a synonym?

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Happy is a synonym for joyful.

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What is an example of an antonym?

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Hot is an antonym for cold.

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What are signal words for synonyms?

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Words like 'similarly', 'also', and 'in addition'.