Context Clues & Vocabulary #1

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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 does the word 'rashly' mean?

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Acting without careful consideration; impulsively.

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What does 'agile' mean in the context of movement?

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Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.

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What is a synonym for 'divulge'?

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Reveal.

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What is the purpose of using antonyms in context clues?

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To help identify the meaning of an unknown word by showing what it is not.

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What does 'naive' mean?

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Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; overly trusting.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that provides a direct explanation of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a restatement context clue?

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A context clue that rephrases the unknown word in simpler terms.

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What is a comparison context clue?

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A context clue that shows how the unknown word is similar to something familiar.

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What is a contrast context clue?

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A context clue that shows how the unknown word is different from something familiar.