synonym clues- she hums continuously all the time and it annoys me
antonym clues - She was virtuous unlike her evil and conniving brother
explanation clues - it's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with a hammer
Step-by-step explanation: 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.