Context Clues!

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What does the word 'nutritious' mean?

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Healthy foods that help our bodies grow.

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What does the word 'ratify' mean?

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To approve or agree to something.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by giving an example?

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Example context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is contrasted with its opposite?

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Antonym context clue.

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What does the word 'reluctant' mean?

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Unwilling or hesitant.

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

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Definition context clue.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meanings of unknown words.