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    The document describes 9 different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words: 1) definition, 2) synonym, 3) antonym, 4) comparison, 5) example, 6) explanation, 7) cause-effect, 8) list or series of clues, and 9) inference. Each type is explained and an example sentence using that context clue is provided to illustrate how the meaning can be understood from context rather than explicitly defined.

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    Types of Context Clues

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    Types of Context Clues

    1. by Definition
     the unfamiliar word is defined in a sentence
    Example: A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships
    and ancient tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts.
    (definition: a person who searches for treasures)
    2. by Synonym
     a similar word is placed in the same sentence to know the meaning of the unfamiliar word
    Example: It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their
    fellowmen.
    (synonym: pity)
    3. by Antonym
     an opposite word is placed in the same sentence
    Example: Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who is portly.
    (antonym: thin)
    4. by Comparison
     a similar word with the same meaning of the unfamiliar word is placed with an object to be
    compared
    Example: The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish.
    (comparison: rotten fish)
    5. by Example
     samples are provided in the sentence to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word
    Example: In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as pearl of
    the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from
    harm.
    (example: pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, bag of herbs)
    6. by Explanation
     a description is given to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word
    Example: Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have done as
    part of his responsibilities.
    (explanation: house rules that he should have done)
    7. by Cause-Effect
     the meaning of the difficult word depends on the cause-effect relationship of other words as
    expressed in the sentence
    Example: Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask, it was made mandatory
    by the government.
    (cause: only a few followed the wearing of face mask)
    8. by List or Series of clues
     to understand the meaning of the unknown word, it is included in a series of words given in a
    sentence
    Example: After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets
    plastic bottles, and food wrappings.
    (list: souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, food wrappings)
    9. by Inference
     to understand the meaning of the unknown word, one has to make a guess based on the
    description given in the sentence
    Example: When one shows belligerence, harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive
    behaviors can be observed.
    (description: harsh words, disruptive action, offensive behavior)

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