What is the primary purpose of using context clues while reading?

Understanding Context Clues in Reading

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To improve spelling
To skip difficult words
To understand unknown words
To memorize the text
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue mentioned?
Rhymes
Definitions
Synonyms
Antonyms
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in using context clues?
Guess the meaning
Skip the word
Look at the surrounding text
Ask a friend
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'vegetarian' mean based on the context clue provided?
Someone who doesn't eat meat
Someone who eats only vegetables
Someone who eats only meat
Someone who eats both meat and vegetables
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a synonym help in understanding an unknown word?
By providing an opposite meaning
By showing how to spell the word
By giving a similar meaning
By explaining the word's origin
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the synonym for 'timid' as used in the example?
Brave
Confident
Shy
Loud
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of context clue involves using a word with a similar meaning?
Antonym
Example
Definition
Synonym
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