Context Clue Types

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is when a word is explained using another word with a similar meaning.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is when a word is explained using another word with the opposite meaning.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue is when a word is explained directly in the text.

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What is an inference context clue?

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An inference context clue is when the meaning of a word is suggested through the context of the sentence, requiring the reader to make a guess.

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Example of a synonym context clue: 'The weather was very hot, or sweltering.' What does 'sweltering' mean?

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Sweltering means very hot.

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Example of a definition context clue: 'The teacher explained that a 'mammal' is an animal that has fur or hair.' What does 'mammal' mean?

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Mammal means an animal that has fur or hair.

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Example of an antonym context clue: 'The day was bright, unlike the dark night.' What does 'bright' mean?

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Bright means full of light; the opposite of dark.

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Example of an inference context clue: 'He was banished from the kingdom, which means he could never return.' What does 'banished' mean?

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Banished means to be sent away or not allowed to return.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The cake was delicious, unlike the dry bread.'

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Antonym context clue.