Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of an unknown word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that gives examples to help explain the meaning of a word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how a word is different from another word.

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What is a sentence clue?

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A context clue found in the same sentence that helps explain the meaning of a word.

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What is a paragraph clue?

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A context clue found in the surrounding sentences or paragraph that helps explain a word.