Contextual Clues 2

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What are antonyms?

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Words with opposite meanings.

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What is a contextual clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps to understand the meaning of a word or phrase.

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What type of clue is used in the sentence: 'An armadillo is a mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.'?

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Definition clue.

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What type of clue is used in the sentence: 'Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders.'?

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Example clue.

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What does the word 'exorbitant' mean?

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Expensive.

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What is an armadillo?

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A mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

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What is the purpose of using contextual clues in reading?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Give an example of a synonym.

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Words with similar meanings.

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What is a definition clue?

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A type of contextual clue that provides the meaning of a word directly.

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What is an example clue?

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A type of contextual clue that provides examples to clarify the meaning of a word.