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context clues

1. CONTEXT CLUES It is an information that appears near the word or a phrase

2. CONTEXT CLUES These are hints that was given by the author to help the reader to figure out the meaning of the unknown word

3. Types of CONTEXT CLUES Definition Synonym Antonym Restatement Example

4. Definition The word is defined directly and clearly in the sentence in which it appears

5. Definition Example: We have learned that colds are contagious . Contagious – spread by contact

6. Synonym The word is defined using its related words that is used in the sentence

7. Synonym Example: A seismic tidal wave approaches the inhabitants near the lake. The effects of the s eiche was devastating Seiche – synonym for seismic tidal wave

8. Antonym The word is defined using its opposite word/s that is used in the sentence

9. Antonym Example: A deadly earthquake struck the coastline of California, but people harmlessly evaded the disaster Deadly – Antonym for harmlessly

10. Restatement The word is defined by restating the definition or clue words that is used in the sentence

11. Restatement Example: The man was infuriated : he simply flew into a rage Infuriated – rage

12. Example The word is defined by giving examples that is related to the unknown word

13. Example Example: The precipitation that we will expect are in the form of rain, sleet and snow Precipitation – rain, sleet and snow