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.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym, which is a word that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word.

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What does the word 'aroma' mean?

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The word 'aroma' means a pleasant smell, often associated with food.

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What does the word 'tragic' mean?

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The word 'tragic' means causing great sadness or disaster.

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What does the word 'nutritious' mean?

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The word 'nutritious' means providing the substances necessary for growth and health; healthy.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by its opposite?

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This type of context clue is called an antonym.

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What does the word 'audible' mean?

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The word 'audible' means able to be heard.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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Context clues help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, improving comprehension.