Context Clue Review

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What are context clues?

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Hints provided to help determine unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'artifacts' mean in the context of a museum?

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Objects made by humans.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail happily,' the word 'friendly' helps us understand the dog's behavior.

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What is a synonym for 'hints'?

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Clues.

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What is an antonym for 'familiar'?

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Unfamiliar.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does the word 'displayed' mean?

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To show or present something.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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What type of context clue is an example? 'The weather was so hot, I felt like I was in a sauna.'

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An example of a context clue that describes a situation.