Context Clues
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are context clues?
Back
Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A context clue that uses a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What signal words indicate a synonym context clue?
Back
Signal words include 'that is', 'in other words', and 'also known as'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify a definition context clue?
Back
Look for punctuation such as a comma, dash, or parentheses that introduces the definition.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example context clue?
Back
A context clue that provides an example to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What signal words indicate an example context clue?
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Signal words include 'for example', 'such as', and 'like'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 define an unfamiliar word.
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