Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as 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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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of an unfamiliar word directly in the text.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that gives an example to help explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how an unfamiliar word is different from another word.

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What is a cause and effect clue?

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A context clue that shows the relationship between an action and its result.