Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'daunting' mean in the sentence: 'Finishing the project was a daunting task'?

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The word 'daunting' means difficult or intimidating.

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What does the word 'premeditated' mean in the sentence: 'The crime was premeditated'?

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The word 'premeditated' means planned or thought out in advance.

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What are some types of context clues?

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Types of context clues include definition clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, and example clues.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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You can identify context clues by looking for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar 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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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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Give an example of a sentence using context clues to define a word.

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In the sentence 'The weather was so frigid, we had to wear heavy coats,' the word 'frigid' is defined by the context of needing heavy coats.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to use clues in the surrounding text to understand the meaning of a word or phrase.