Context Clues, Synonym, Antonym, Analogies, Idioms

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is 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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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain something.

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What does the idiom 'cry over spilt milk' mean?

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It means to complain about a loss from the past that cannot be changed.

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What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to look in the wrong place or to accuse the wrong person.

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Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful.

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Give an example of an antonym for 'hot'.

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Cold.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'Brush : Paint :: Pen : ?'

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Write.

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What are some common context clues?

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Examples include definitions, examples, antonyms, and synonyms found in the surrounding text.