Context Clues, Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes

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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 or phrases.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the prefix 'com-' mean?

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The prefix 'com-' means 'together' or 'with'.

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What does the root 'therm' mean?

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The root 'therm' means 'heat'.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues can provide hints about a word's meaning through surrounding words, phrases, or sentences.

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What is the meaning of 'compromise'?

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To compromise means to come to an agreement or settlement of a dispute.