Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence.

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What is a definition context clue?

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The word’s meaning is explained in the sentence.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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Other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings.

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What is an inference in context clues?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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They provide hints that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers deduce the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is a word part context clue?

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A clue that involves breaking down the word into its root, prefix, or suffix.