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A tutorial on context clues, explaining their meaning and importance in understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words. It includes examples, synonyms, antonyms, and inference exercises. The document also suggests various ways to use the information for educational purposes.
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Context Clues Fun With Language 2014 Definition The word’s meaning is explained in the sentence. If you are taciturn, you don’t talk very much. Example An example of the word is given. Joe is taciturn. Yesterday at lunch he hardly said anything. Synonym Another word with a similar meaning is used. Joe is taciturn, but we are used to how quiet he is. Antonym Another word with the opposite meaning is used. Joe is taciturn most of the time, but his sister is very talkative. Inference Information in the sentences before or after helps you guess the meaning of the word. Don’t worry if Joe seems unfriendly when you meet him. He’s just a taciturn person.
Context Clues Fun With Language 2014 Definition The word’s meaning is explained in the sentence. Example An example of the word is given. Synonym Another word with a similar meaning is used. Antonym Another word with the opposite meaning is used. Inference Information in the sentences before or after helps you guess the meaning of the word.
Use this packet to introduce basic context clues! I have tried to offer a variety of possibilities.
