Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is when a word is explained through synonyms or examples in the surrounding text.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the text?

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Definition context clue.

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What does the word 'eliminate' mean in the context of a sentence?

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To eliminate means to remove or delete something.

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What type of context clue is indicated by the phrase 'such as'?

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Example context clue.

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What does the word 'bare' mean in the context of a tree's branches?

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Bare means empty or lacking leaves.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is when a word is clarified by using a similar word or phrase.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is when a word is clarified by using a word with the opposite meaning.

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What does 'allowed' mean in the context of school rules?

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Allowed means permitted or accepted.

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What is a word part context clue?

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A word part context clue is when the meaning of a word is inferred from its prefix, suffix, or root.