CONTEXTUAL CLUES
WHAT ARE CONTEXTUAL CLUES?
Contextual clues are hints that author gives to help define a difficult word or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentences as the word to which it refer or it may be in a preceding or subsequent sentence. It is because most of our vocabulary is gained through reading, it is important that we be able to recognize and take advantage of contextual clues. Besides that, the contextual clues also can be one of the best ways to improve our reading skills.
TYPES OF CONTEXTUAL CLUES
There are at least four kinds of contextual clues that are quite common.
# Synonym
A synonym or word with the same meaning is used in the sentence
# Antonym
A word or group of words that has the apposite meaning reveals the meaning of an
unknown term.
# Explanation
The unknown word is explained within the sentence or in a sentence immediately
preceding.
# Example
Specific examples are used to define the term.
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