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8.3: Using Context Clues

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    This video offers definition of what context clues are, when it comes to deepening your vocabulary, and examples of how to put them into practice.

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    Given this understanding of what context clues are, the next video below specifies 4 types of context clues.

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    • Four Types of Context Clues. Authored by: XansWorld. Located at: https://youtu.be/hi-hg9Igo7k. License: All Rights Reserved. License Terms: Standard YouTube License

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