Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help find the meaning of words.

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What type of context clue uses the phrase 'for example'?

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Example context clue.

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What do you call a word that has the same meaning as another word?

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Synonym.

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What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

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Antonym.

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What is a synonym (restatement) context clue?

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A context clue where a word with a similar meaning is used near the unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym (contrast) context clue?

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A context clue where a word with the opposite meaning is used near the unfamiliar word.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of the unfamiliar word directly.

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What is an example (general) context clue?

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A context clue that clarifies the unfamiliar word by providing an example.

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How can context clues improve reading comprehension?

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They help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing overall understanding.