Context Clues

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

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What is an example of an example/inference context clue?

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In the sentence 'The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior,' the word 'incensed' is understood through the context of the students' reaction.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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In the sentence 'Gabe ran as fast as he could to greet his mom. Pat, on the other hand, sauntered over at a normal pace,' the word 'sauntered' is understood as the opposite of 'ran fast'.

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What does a word structure context clue allow us to do?

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Analyze the parts of the word to determine the meaning, including looking at the origin, root word, prefixes, and suffixes.

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What does chronological mean based on word structure context clues?

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A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

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How can context clues help in understanding unknown words?

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They provide hints or information surrounding the unknown word that can help deduce its meaning.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that provides a direct explanation of the unknown word within the sentence.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To enhance comprehension and understanding of the text by inferring the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of a definition context clue?

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In the sentence 'The teacher explained that a synonym is a word that means the same as another,' the word 'synonym' is defined.