Context Clues Review

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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 an inference in context clues?

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Inference is a type of context clue where you put together clues from the text to deduce the meaning of an unknown word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has an opposite meaning to another word.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate the meaning of a word or concept.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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Using context clues means looking at the surrounding words and sentences to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined directly in the text?

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This is known as a definition context clue.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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The purpose of context clues is to help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing to look them up.

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How can knowing synonyms help in understanding a text?

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Knowing synonyms can help readers grasp the meaning of a word by relating it to a word they already understand.

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What is the role of antonyms in context clues?

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Antonyms can help clarify the meaning of a word by showing what it is not.