Context Clues Flashcard

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Which of the following is an example of a context clue?

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The author uses surrounding words or phrases to give hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Which type of context clue provides a definition or explanation of an unfamiliar word? Options: Example clue, Synonym clue, Contrast clue, Definition clue

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Definition clue

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What does an antonym clue do?

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Helps identify the opposite meaning of a word or phrase.

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Which type of context clue uses specific examples to help understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Example clue

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What does a synonym clue do?

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Helps identify a word or phrase with the same or nearly the same meaning as the unknown word in the question.

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Which type of context clue uses words or phrases that are similar in meaning to the unfamiliar word?

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Synonym clue

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What does a definition clue do?

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It provides the meaning or explanation of a word or concept.

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Which type of context clue uses words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to the unfamiliar word?

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Contrast clue

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How can a reader infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word using context clues?

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By analyzing the surrounding text for hints.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading comprehension?

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To help the reader understand the meaning of words without using a dictionary.