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How do context clues help readers know which meaning of a word an author is using?

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Context clues are clues or hints found within a text so the reader can understand the definitions of new words. Words surrounding an unknown word can help you find the meaning of a word. The context of a text can also be used to help define an unfamiliar word. Hence the name, "Context Clues."

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