Contextual Clues

What is the meaning of contextual clues?

• Finding the clues in context.

• Guessing the clues in context.

• Finding the meaning from the clues in context.

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Definition of words are usually _______________

• not clarified in the sentence of paragraph.

• explained in the sentence or paragraph.

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Sometimes definition or explanation of words or phrases is found ______________

• immediately after its use.

• in the title.

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Punctuation clues help readers to define meaning of a word by ____________

• underlining certain words or phrases in the passage.

• separating the word from its meaning using commas, parentheses or dashes.

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Restatement or synonym clues are words that ______________

• have different meaning.

• are said in a simple or similar way.

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Synonyms are ______.

• words with similar meanings

• words with opposite meanings

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Antonyms are the _______ of the given words.

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Inference clues force the reader to use rationale or __________ skills in order to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

• reasoning

• guessing

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The following sentence uses example as a clue.

• This water is lukewarm, so I can drink it without hurting my tongue.

• Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders.

• I don't like going to a crowded concert because there are too many people jamming the place up.

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The following sentence uses definition as a clue.

• An armadillo is a mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

• Staying at a five-star hotel such as Hilton, Pullman and Avani can make you enjoy your holiday more.

• The two brothers are so different from each other; one is very introvert and the other is very talkative and friendly.

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