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 unknown words.

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What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

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Synonyms

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What type of context clues compare something opposite?

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Antonyms

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What does the word 'disdain' mean in the sentence: 'It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok.'?

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To have a strong dislike for something.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives.'?

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Example

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What does the word 'dependable' mean in the sentence: 'Skylar was a dependable leader.'?

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Trustworthy and reliable.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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Give an example of a sentence using context clues to define a word.

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The puppy was so rambunctious, always jumping around and barking loudly.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.