Context Clue Types

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3rd - 12th Grade
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What are context clues?
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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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What is a synonym context clue?
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A synonym context clue is when a word is explained using another word with a similar meaning.
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What is an antonym context clue?
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An antonym context clue is when a word is explained using another word with the opposite meaning.
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What is a definition context clue?
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A definition context clue is when a word is explained directly in the text.
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What is an inference context clue?
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An inference context clue is when the meaning of a word is suggested through the context of the sentence, requiring the reader to make a guess.
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Example of a synonym context clue: 'The weather was very hot, or sweltering.' What does 'sweltering' mean?
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Sweltering means very hot.
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Example of a definition context clue: 'The teacher explained that a 'mammal' is an animal that has fur or hair.' What does 'mammal' mean?
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Mammal means an animal that has fur or hair.
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