Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that gives an example to help explain the meaning of a word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how a word is different from another word.

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What is a sentence context?

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The words and sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide clues to its meaning.

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How can pictures help with context clues?

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Pictures can provide visual hints about the meaning of a word.