Context Clues

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What does the word 'analyze' mean?

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To examine closely.

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What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

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Next to.

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What does the word 'appropriate' mean?

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Correct.

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What does the word 'benefit' mean?

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To gain an advantage.

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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 unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words and improve comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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They illustrate the meaning of a word by showing how it is used in a specific situation.

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What is a synonym?

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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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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.