Context Clues

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What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

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trustworthy and reliable

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What does the word DISDAIN mean?

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to have a strong dislike for something

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What type of context clue is telling what a word means within the sentence?

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Definition

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What type of clues are used when comparing something opposite?

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Antonyms

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What does the word AFFABLE mean?

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friendly and polite

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an ANTONYM?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a SYNONYM?

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

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using the sentence: 'The weather was so hot, it felt like a furnace.' The word 'furnace' helps understand 'hot.'

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.