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What are context clues?
Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Why are context clues useful?
They help readers determine the meaning of unknown words without having to use a dictionary, which improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Name some common types of context clues.
Definition/Restatement, Synonym, Antonym, Example, and Inference.
Explain a definition/restatement context clue.
The unknown word is directly defined or restated in simpler terms within the sentence, often set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses. For example: "The archaeologist, a person who studies ancient civilizations, found many artifacts."