Context Clues Practice

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'appalled' mean?

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Appalled means feeling shocked or disgusted.

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What does the word 'accolades' mean?

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Accolades mean praise or recognition for an achievement.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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Shrouded means covered or concealed.

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

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The Definition or an Example is given.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has an opposite meaning to another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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Context clues help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words, enhancing overall understanding of the text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a sentence that provides a definition or synonym for an unfamiliar word.