Context Clues

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What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?

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upset

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What does the word VERSATILE mean?

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many abilities

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the text?

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Definition

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What type of context clue is used when an example is provided to clarify a word?

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Example

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What does the word APPREHENSIVE mean?

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nervous

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word.

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How can you identify a context clue in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.