Contextual Clues 2

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does it mean to guess the meaning from contextual clues?

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It means to use the surrounding text and information to deduce the meaning of a word or phrase that is not explicitly defined.

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Identify an example of a contextual clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders,' the examples of luxury cars serve as contextual clues to the meaning of 'exorbitant'.

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What does the word 'crowded' imply in the context of a concert?

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In the context of a concert, 'crowded' implies that there are too many people present, making the environment uncomfortable.

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What is the meaning of 'incentive' in the context of motivation?

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An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to take a particular action, such as working harder.

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What are synonyms?

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Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

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How can context help in understanding a word?

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Context provides surrounding information that can clarify the meaning of a word, making it easier to understand.

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What is an example of using context to infer meaning?

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If a sentence states, 'The weather was so hot that the ice cream melted quickly,' the context helps infer that 'hot' means a high temperature.

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What role do examples play in contextual clues?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate or clarify the meaning of a word or concept.