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CONTEXT CLUES Using Context Clues
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Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or • passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or • unfamiliar words. • Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or • paragraph is the most practical way to build vocabulary, since a dictionary is • not always available when a reader encounters an unknown word. • A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context. • • A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to meaning is provided, or when only a general sense of the meaning is needed for the reader’s purposes. Context clues should not be relied upon when a precise meaning is required, when clues suggest several possible definitions, • when nearby words are unfamiliar, and when the unknown word is a common one that will be needed again; in these cases, a dictionary should be consulted. • In this lesson, you will practice using context clues. • #contextclues
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