Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does it mean to monitor for meaning while reading?

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To check your understanding of the text and the words used.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that provides an example to explain an unknown word.

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What does the word 'ratify' mean?

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To approve or confirm something, especially a law or agreement.

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What does the word 'aghast' mean?

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Shocked or filled with horror.

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How can you use antonyms as context clues?

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By providing a word with the opposite meaning to help understand an unknown word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What does it mean to 'infer' a meaning?

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence rather than from explicit statements.