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 unknown words.

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Which is NOT an example of context clues?

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Asking a friend.

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Context clues help us find the meaning of __________ words.

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unknown.

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What does 'elated' mean based on context clues?

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happy.

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What are antonyms?

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Antonyms are two words that have the opposite meaning.

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Which is an example of a context clue?

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Picture.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better by providing hints about unknown words.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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How can punctuation serve as a context clue?

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Punctuation can indicate pauses or emotions that help clarify the meaning of a sentence.

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What is an example of using context clues in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The weather was so hot, I felt like I was in a sauna,' the phrase 'like I was in a sauna' helps explain what 'hot' means.