Context Clues

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Context Clue

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A hint or suggestion in a text that helps readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning.

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Example of Context Clue

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In the sentence 'The weather was so frigid that I could see my breath,' the word 'frigid' can be understood as 'very cold'.

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Using Context Clues

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To determine the meaning of an unknown word by looking at the words and sentences around it.

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Word Root

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The base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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Prefix

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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Suffix

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.