Contextual Clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does 'forlornly' mean?

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Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

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What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

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It is everywhere.

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What does 'oblivious' mean?

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Unaware.

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What is an example of using definition as a clue?

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An armadillo is a mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

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What is an example of using examples as a clue?

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Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders.

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How can context help in understanding a word?

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Context can provide surrounding information that hints at the meaning of a word, making it easier to infer its definition.

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What is the purpose of using synonyms as contextual clues?

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Synonyms can help clarify the meaning of a word by providing a similar word that is easier to understand.

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What is the role of antonyms in contextual clues?

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Antonyms can provide contrast that helps define a word by showing what it is not.

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What does 'distraught' mean?

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Deeply upset and agitated.