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?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does the word 'aghast' mean?

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Aghast means shocked or filled with horror.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

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Definition context clue.

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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 type of context clue is used when a word is similar to another word?

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Synonym context clue.

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What does the word 'ratify' mean?

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Ratify means to approve or confirm.

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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 context clues help readers?

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Context clues help readers deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words, enhancing comprehension.