Context Clues Review

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What is a context clue?

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Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

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What does the word 'depleting' mean in the sentence: 'We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil.'?

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Using up.

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What does 'feeble' mean in the sentence: 'She offered a feeble excuse for her late work.'?

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Weak.

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What type of context clue is used when telling what a word means within the sentence?

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Definition.

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What does 'denomination' mean in the context: 'We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have.'?

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Value of money.

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What are context clues used for?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using a similar word to help define another word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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Using a word with the opposite meaning to help define another word.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that explains the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses context clues?

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The weather was so hot that the pavement was melting, which means it was very warm.