Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What type of context clue involves comparing something opposite?

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Antonyms.

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What does the word 'vigilant' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Watchful.

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What is a 'tandem' bicycle?

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A type of bike that has seats one behind another.

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What does 'condensed' mean in the context of a story?

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Shortened.

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What type of context clue is used when a word's meaning is clarified by its opposite?

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Antonym.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate the meaning of a word or concept.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To help readers infer the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension.

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What is a synonym for 'uncertain'?

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Unsure.