Context Clue Types

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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 a definition context clue?

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A context clue that explains the meaning of a word directly, often using phrases like 'is' or 'means.'

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Give an example of a definition context clue.

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The word 'pristine' means very clean.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A context clue that uses a similar word to help explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Give an example of a synonym context clue.

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The word 'clever' is similar to 'smart.'

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A context clue that uses a word with the opposite meaning to help explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Give an example of an antonym context clue.

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The word 'dumb' is the opposite of 'clever.'

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What is an inference context clue?

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A context clue that requires the reader to make a guess about the meaning based on the context.

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Give an example of an inference context clue.

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If someone says, 'He was shivering in the cold,' you can infer that it is cold outside.

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What is the clue word for an antonym context clue?

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Words like 'not,' 'unlike,' or 'opposite' can signal an antonym context clue.