4/2/25 - 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.

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What is an inference in the context of reading?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn by the reader based on context clues and prior knowledge, often requiring an educated guess.

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What type of context clue uses similar words or phrases?

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Synonyms are context clues that use similar words or phrases to help with the meaning of an unknown word.

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What does the word 'audible' mean?

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Audible means able to be heard.

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What does 'symmetrical' mean in geometry?

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Symmetrical means all parts are the same or similar.

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What type of context clue provides a direct definition of a word?

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Definition context clues provide a direct explanation of the word's meaning.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning to help understand the unknown word.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues while reading?

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The purpose is to enhance comprehension and vocabulary by deducing meanings of unknown words.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.