Context Clues Review

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has an opposite meaning to another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to use clues and information to come to a conclusion or understanding.

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

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The Definition or an Example is given.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is compared to another word with a similar meaning?

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Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is compared to another word with an opposite meaning?

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Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning.

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What type of context clue requires you to put clues together to understand a word?

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Inference - you have to put clues together.

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What does 'abundant' mean in the context of having a lot of candy?

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Plentiful - having a large quantity.

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What does 'timid' mean in the context of someone who is shy?

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Shy - being reserved or not confident.