Context Clues Practice Assessment

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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 signal word?

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A signal word is a word that indicates a relationship between ideas in a sentence, helping to clarify meaning.

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What does 'fathom' mean?

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To understand or comprehend.

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What type of context clue is 'like' in the sentence: 'Samuel and Luna love to get together and do inane things, like dressing up in costumes'?

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Example context clue.

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What does 'inane' mean in the context of fun activities?

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Silly or lacking sense.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Avery refused to fix her error, but Isla quickly rectified her mistake'?

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Antonym context clue.

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What does 'rectified' mean?

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To correct or fix.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using a word with a similar meaning in the same sentence.

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

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

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension.