Context Clues

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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 a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same 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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What is the purpose of context clues?

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The purpose of context clues is to help readers find the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What are signal words for antonyms?

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Signal words for antonyms include: however, although, on the other hand, and but.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue explains the unknown word by providing its actual definition.

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What is an example context clue?

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An example context clue provides an example to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a restatement context clue?

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A restatement context clue uses a synonym or similar phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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How can context clues improve reading comprehension?

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Context clues can improve reading comprehension by allowing readers to infer the meanings of unknown words, making the text easier to understand.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.