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The document covers two main types of context clues:
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1. Definition / Description Clue
This occurs when the meaning of a word is directly explained in the sentence or paragraph using synonyms, examples, or explanations.
Examples:
- *"Sheldon-like appearance"* = "a definition of 'conceit'"
- *"Thorough examination with a fluorescent lamp"* = "examination with a fluorescent lamp"
- *"The dashes setting off..."* = "short-stemmed clay pipe"
These show how surrounding words help define the unknown term.
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2. Example Clue
When a word is followed by examples that clarify its meaning.
Examples:
- *Emotional creatures*: such as *humans, salmons, and trout*
- *Precarious*: delicately refers to *fish*
- *Celluloid bodies*: includes *the sun, moon, and stars*, having facsimile man through the cosmos
- *Celestial*: objects are *in the sky or heavens*
Here, the examples (like "sun, moon, and stars") help readers infer the meaning of “celestial” — things related to the sky or heavens.
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Summary of Key Concepts:
- Context clues are hints within a sentence or paragraph that help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Two common types:
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Definition/Description Clue: The word’s meaning is explicitly stated or described nearby.
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Example Clue: Examples follow the word to illustrate its meaning.
- Readers should look for signals like:
- Words like *"that is," "for example," "such as,"* or *"including."*
- Synonyms, antonyms, or descriptive phrases.
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How to Use This Information:
To solve a reading comprehension task involving unknown words:
1. Look around the sentence for any explanation, synonym, or example.
2. Identify what type of clue it is (definition, example, etc.).
3. Use that information to infer the meaning of the word.
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