Context clue exam review

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a sentence that helps you understand the meaning of another word.

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What type of context clue shows the opposite meaning?

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Antonym context clue.

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What type of context clue gives a similar meaning?

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Synonym context clue.

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What type of context clue provides a definition?

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Definition context clue.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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The word 'but' can signal an antonym context clue.

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What does 'seldom' mean in the sentence: 'Most athletes seldom eat junk food'?

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Rarely.

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How can you identify a synonym context clue?

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Look for words that have similar meanings in the sentence.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers understand unfamiliar words.

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What is an inference context clue?

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An inference context clue requires you to make a guess about the meaning based on the surrounding information.

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What does 'eavesdropping' mean?

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Listening secretly to someone else's conversation.