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Context Clues

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    Types of Context CLues
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  • ___________ are hints or additional information about a word that helps the reader understand its meaning.
    Context clues
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  • ___________ is a type of context clue that uses a more familiar word with similar meaning of the given word to make understanding of the sentence easier.
    Synonyms
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  • ___________ is a type of context clue that uses the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.
    Antonyms
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  • ___________ is a type of context clue that gives the dictionary meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.
    Definitions
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  • The perilous trick didn't scare the magician. He continued doing the dangerous act. Using the context clue, what does the word perilous mean?
    Dangerous
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  • The pandemic has changed the lives of many people across the world.
    a disease outbreak that spread
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  • Wear facemask appropriately by putting it where it should be.
    correctly
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  • Keep yourself occupied to avoid boredom.
    busy
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  • Eat nutritious foods instead of junk foods.
    healthy
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  • Use alcohol to sanitize your hands and remove dirt.
    clean
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  • My sister is my finest friend. She is the best of all. In this sentence, what does the word finest mean?
    best
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  • Elena, my sister is frisky, playful all the time. In this sentence, what does the word frisky mean?
    playful
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  • A lot of times, Beth is absent-minded, forgetful of little details. In this sentence what does the word absent-minded mean?
    forgetful
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  • My mother is the epitome or personification of love and sacrifice. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word epitome?
    Synonym
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  • My sister's acquiescence or the act of passive acceptance of my father's decision was expected. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word acquiescence?
    Synonym
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  • My grandfather was a renowned musician in his early years but today his music is unpopular to the new generation. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word renowned?
    Antonym
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