Context Clues

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

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What does 'accentuate' mean in the context of emphasizing features?

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Emphasize.

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What context clue strategy is used in the sentence: 'The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened'?

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Example/Inference context clue.

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What are context clues?

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

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What is a synonym of 'clandestine'?

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Secret.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A clue that provides the meaning of the unfamiliar word directly.

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What is an example of using context clues in reading?

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Using surrounding sentences to infer the meaning of an unknown word.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that assist in deciphering the meaning of difficult words.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To aid readers in understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words.