Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

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What does it mean to alter something?

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To alter something means to change it.

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What type of context clue uses an example?

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An example is a type of context clue that explains what the unknown word means.

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What does it mean if a synonym is used in context clues?

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It means the author used a word with the same meaning.

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What does appalled mean?

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Appalled means shocked by something unpleasant.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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You can look for hints in the surrounding text that give you information about the word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar 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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Give an example of a context clue that shows a definition.

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The word 'bicycle' is defined as a vehicle with two wheels.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to use clues in the text to guess the meaning of an unknown word.