Context Clues!

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an inference in context clues?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. It helps readers deduce meanings.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is explained directly in the text?

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Definition context clue.

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What type of context clue uses examples to clarify a word's meaning?

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Example context clue.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What type of context clue is used when a word is contrasted with another word?

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Antonym context clue.

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What does the word 'ratify' mean?

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To ratify means to approve or confirm something, especially a law or agreement.

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What does 'pandemonium' mean?

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Pandemonium means chaos or wild uproar.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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Context clues help readers figure out the meanings of unknown words, enhancing understanding of the text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is when a sentence provides a list of items that clarify the meaning of a word, like 'provisions' being explained as 'water, food, and warm clothing'.