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English is full of words that have the same spelling but have different meanings, and even different pronunciations. They are sometimes called heteronyms (or homographs). In this game, you must choose the correct meaning of the word based on the way it is used in the sentence. (Note: both of the given definitions are true, but there is only one way to use it correctly)
context = the way the word is used in the sentence.
clue = a detail that can help explain something.
context clues = other words in the sentence that help explain the meaning of the word.
Example: The word "live" has multiple meanings:
as a verb ---> I would prefer to live a life with many challenges, rather than to die with many regrets.
clue = to live rather than to die. to die is the opposite of to live.
as an adjective ---> I went to see Madonna live in concert.
clue = in concert. How will you see Madonna? On a big TV? On a box of cereal? No, she will be performing live (she will actually be there).
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