Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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covered

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What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of 'affable'?

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Antonym or Contrast- the opposite

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence about species going extinct?

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Cause and Effect

Front

What is the best definition of 'adamant'?

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stubborn

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What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of 'futile'?

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Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

Front

What are context clues?

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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 word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'inference' mean in the context of reading?

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Using clues from the text to draw conclusions or understand meanings.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.