Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same or nearby sentences.

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What does 'incensed' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened'?

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In this context, 'incensed' means very angry or furious.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Jennifer is lithe and graceful. She makes those flips and twists on the balance beam look simple.'?

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Example/Inference context clue.

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True or False: Context clues can only be found in the same sentence as the unknown word.

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False.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Last week, Amber was very disappointed after her soccer team's loss. This week, though, she was elated when the game was over.'?

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Antonym context clue.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is when a word with a similar meaning is used in the text to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is when a word with the opposite meaning is used in the text to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue is when the meaning of an unfamiliar word is explained directly in the text.

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What are word structure context clues?

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Word structure context clues involve breaking down a word into its parts (prefixes, suffixes, root words) to understand its meaning.