Context Clues 1 - 10th Grade

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What does the word 'meticulously' mean?

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Working very carefully.

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What does the word 'withholding' mean?

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Refusing to give.

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What does the word 'weary' mean?

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Tired.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.'?

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Contrast.

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What does the word 'haphazard' mean?

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Disorganized.

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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 definition clue?

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A context clue that provides a direct definition of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a comparison clue?

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A context clue that shows how two things are similar.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that provides examples to clarify the meaning of a word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how two things are different.