Context Clues

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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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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of words without needing to look them up, enhancing comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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What does the word 'inhabitants' mean?

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Inhabitants refers to the people or animals that live in a particular place.

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What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

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Adjacent means next to or adjoining something else.

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What does the word 'accumulated' mean?

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Accumulated means to gather or collect over time.

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What does the word 'benefit' mean?

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Benefit means an advantage or profit gained from something.

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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 descriptive words, examples, or comparisons that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'citizens'?

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A synonym for 'citizens' is 'inhabitants'.

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What is an antonym for 'adjacent'?

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An antonym for 'adjacent' is 'far from'.