Context Clues

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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 type of context clues use opposite words to help with meaning?

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Antonyms.

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What type of context clues use similar words to help with meaning?

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Synonyms.

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What does the word 'disdain' mean in the context of someone showing dislike?

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To have a strong dislike for something.

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What does the word 'sweltering' mean in the context of weather?

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Very hot.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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Examples provide specific instances that clarify the meaning of a word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

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To help understand the meaning of unknown words and improve comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The weather was sweltering, making it hard to stay outside,' the word 'sweltering' is clarified by the context of discomfort.