Context Clues Mastery

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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How can you use context clues to find the meaning of a word?

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You can look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word to infer its meaning.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.

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Why is it important to use a dictionary?

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Using a dictionary helps you understand the exact meaning of a word, how to pronounce it, and how to use it in a sentence.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to deduce or conclude the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

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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 is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can example sentences help in understanding a word?

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Example sentences show how a word is used in context, which can clarify its meaning.

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What does the word 'nostalgic' mean?

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Nostalgic means feeling a sentimental longing for the past.

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What is the role of punctuation in understanding sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses, stops, and the structure of the sentence.