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Do any of you guys have any ideas?

In 300 words or less, identify and define the different types of context clues.

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Definition clues- The words meaning in is explained in the sentence.

Example clues- An example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence.

Inference clues- A word's definition is not explained. Meaning you need to look for clues before or after the sentences.

Synonym clues- Other words that are used in the sentence that have similar meaning.

Antonym clues- The word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning, Most words such as; whereas, unlike,as opposed to

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