Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Which clue uses these signal words: however, although, on the other hand, but?

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Antonym (contrast) context clue.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning as another word.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same meaning as another word.

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What type of context clue is indicated by the words 'for example' or 'such as'?

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Example context clue.

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Name the context clue: the unknown word is explained by providing the actual definition.

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Definition context clue.

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Name the context clue: the author uses ONE word near the unfamiliar word that has a similar meaning.

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Synonym (restatement) context clue.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that explains the meaning of an unfamiliar word directly.

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What is an example context clue?

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A context clue that provides examples to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.