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 a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue is when a word's meaning is explained directly in the sentence.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is when a word with a similar meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is when a word with the opposite meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example/inference context clue?

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An example/inference context clue provides examples or situations that help infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does 'frolic' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The two squirrels seemed to frolic as they ran up the tree.'?

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To frolic means to play in a fun way.

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How can word structure help in understanding a word?

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Word structure context clues allow us to analyze the parts of a word, including its origin, root word, prefixes, and suffixes, to determine its meaning.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words without needing to look them up.

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What is a prediction context clue?

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A prediction context clue is an attempt to guess the meaning of a word based on the context, but it is not a reliable strategy.

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What is an example of a definition context clue in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'A dolphin is a marine mammal, which means it lives in the ocean,' the phrase 'which means it lives in the ocean' is a definition context clue.