Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example context clue?

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An example context clue provides specific instances or examples to clarify the meaning of a word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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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 define an unfamiliar word.

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What is a definition context clue?

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

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What is a word structure context clue?

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A word structure context clue involves analyzing the parts of a word (prefixes, suffixes, root words) to infer its meaning.

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How can you identify an example context clue in a sentence?

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Look for phrases that provide specific examples that illustrate the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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How can you identify an antonym context clue in a sentence?

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Look for words that indicate contrast or opposition to the unfamiliar word.

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How can you identify a synonym context clue in a sentence?

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Look for words that are similar in meaning and are used in the same context as the unfamiliar word.

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How can you identify a definition context clue in a sentence?

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Look for phrases that explicitly define or explain the unfamiliar word.