Context Clue Review

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What does the word 'hesitant' mean?

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Unsure; feeling uncertain about something.

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What does the word 'speechless' mean?

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Unable to speak; often due to surprise or shock.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information 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 words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unknown word.

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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.

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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 use context clues to infer meaning?

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By analyzing the surrounding words and sentences to understand the unknown word.