Contextual clues (Year 5 )

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are contextual clues important?

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Contextual clues help readers infer meanings, make connections, and enhance comprehension of the text.

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What does the word 'they' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'they' usually refers to a group of people or things mentioned earlier in the text.

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What does the word 'he' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'he' typically refers to a male person mentioned earlier in the text.

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What does the word 'him' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'him' is a pronoun that refers to a male person mentioned earlier in the text.

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What does the word 'them' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'them' is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things mentioned earlier in the text.

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How can you identify the antecedent of a pronoun?

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To identify the antecedent of a pronoun, look for the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun replaces or refers to in the sentence.

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What is an example of a pronoun?

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Examples of pronouns include he, she, it, they, him, her, and them.

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What is the role of pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer and more concise.

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What is an example of a contextual clue in a sentence?

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An example of a contextual clue is using descriptive words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of a word.