Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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True or False: Context clues can be found in a different sentence than the word.

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False

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is a word or phrase in the text that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word, helping to clarify its meaning.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word, providing insight into its meaning.

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What is an example/inference context clue?

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An example/inference context clue provides examples or situations that help readers infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does a definition context clue provide?

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

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What is a word structure context clue?

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A word structure context clue allows readers to analyze the parts of a word, including its root, prefixes, and suffixes, to determine its meaning.

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What does the word 'lithe' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Jennifer is lithe and graceful.'?

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Lithe means flexible and graceful.

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What does the word 'aversion' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes.'?

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Aversion means a strong dislike.

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What does the word 'summit' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The hikers hoped to reach the summit of the mountain by noon.'?

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Summit means the top of the mountain.