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 antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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What are homonyms?

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Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings.

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How can antonyms help in understanding a word?

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Antonyms can provide contrast, helping to clarify the meaning of a word by showing what it is not.

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How can synonyms help in understanding a word?

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Synonyms can provide similar meanings, making it easier to grasp the concept of a word.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The weather was so frigid that we stayed indoors,' the word 'frigid' can be understood through context clues.

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

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This is known as a definition context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when an example is given?

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This is known as an example context clue.