Context Clues Review

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What is a context clue?

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Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.'?

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Example

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What does 'denomination' mean in the context: 'We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have.'?

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Value of money.

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What type of clues are used when comparing something opposite?

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Antonyms.

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What does the word 'monotonous' mean in the sentence: 'Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.'?

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Boring.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using a word with a similar meaning in the same sentence.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using a word with an opposite meaning in the same sentence.