Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue provides a word or phrase that means the opposite of the unfamiliar word, helping to infer its meaning.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue directly explains the meaning of the unfamiliar word within the sentence.

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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 clarify the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of 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 unfamiliar word.

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What does the word 'inhabitants' mean?

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Inhabitants refers to the people or animals that live in a particular place.

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What does the word 'adapt' mean?

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Adapt means to adjust or become accustomed to new conditions or environments.

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What does the word 'frolic' mean?

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Frolic means to play and move about cheerfully and energetically.

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True or False: Context clues can be found in the same sentence as the unfamiliar word.

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True.

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True or False: Context clues can only be found in the same paragraph as the unfamiliar word.

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False.