Context Clues (1-12)

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What does 'inferred' mean?

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To understand something that is not directly stated in the text.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that gives the meaning of a word right in the sentence.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that provides examples to help explain a word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how a word is different from another word.

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What does 'context' mean?

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The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning.

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How can pictures help with context clues?

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Pictures can give hints about the meaning of words in a text.