Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example context clue?

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An example context clue provides an instance or illustration of the word's meaning, often found in the same sentence.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue gives the opposite meaning of the unknown word to help clarify its meaning.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue uses a word with a similar meaning to help define the unknown word.

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What is a word part context clue?

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A word part context clue involves breaking down the unknown word into its prefixes, suffixes, or root to infer its meaning.

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What is an inference context clue?

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An inference context clue requires the reader to use reasoning and prior knowledge to deduce the meaning of the unknown word.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text without personal feelings or opinions.

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What should be included in an objective summary?

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An objective summary should include only facts and main ideas, avoiding personal feelings or opinions.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact wording taken from a text, enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase is a restatement of a text or passage in your own words, maintaining the original meaning.