Context Clues and Inferring

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What are context clues?

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

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why are context clues important in reading?

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Context clues help readers deduce meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension of the text.

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What can you infer if a character is described as 'frowning and crossing their arms'?

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You can infer that the character is likely feeling upset or angry.

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What type of context clue is a synonym?

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A synonym context clue provides a word with a similar meaning to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What type of context clue is an antonym?

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An antonym context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does it suggest if a character is 'smiling and laughing' in a story?

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It suggests that the character is happy or enjoying themselves.

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How can you use context clues to understand a difficult passage?

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Look for words or phrases around the difficult passage that provide hints about its meaning.

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What can you infer if a character is described as 'rushing to the bus stop'?

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You can infer that the character is likely late or in a hurry.

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What is an example of a situation where you might need to infer?

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When a character in a story is silent during a conversation, you might infer they are upset or disagreeing.