2.1 - Strategic Use of Context Clues for Inferring Word Meanings
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Practice Questions
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What are context clues?
💡 Hint: Think about how authors help communicate the meaning.
Give an example of definition clues used in a sentence.
💡 Hint: Look for phrases that clarify terms.
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What is the purpose of context clues?
💡 Hint: Think about reading comprehension.
True or False: Synonym clues provide opposite meanings.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between synonym and antonym.
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Given the sentence, 'The dilapidated shack stood quietly, its paint peeling and windows broken,' infer the meaning of dilapidated.
💡 Hint: Focus on what the descriptive words imply about the state.
Write a complex sentence using an example clue to help define a less familiar concept, such as 'ecosystem.'
💡 Hint: Think about how specific examples can clarify broad definitions.
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