Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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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 does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or seen; attracting attention.

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What does 'vulnerable' mean?

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Open to harm or damage; weak.

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What does 'deferred' mean?

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To put off or delay something to a later time.

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What does 'allotted' mean?

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To give or assign a share or portion of something.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The conspicuous man wore a purple wig,' the word 'conspicuous' can be understood as 'easily noticed' from the context.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning.