The Monkey's Paw -Pre-Reading Vocab - Context Clues

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Context Clues are...

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hints that help you figure out the meaning of a word

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Repairman looked dubiously at the bent skateboard.

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doubtfully

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His haste was so great he forgot his shoes.

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quick speed

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The dog persisted in barking even when scolded.

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continued steadily (keep doing something)

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Preoccupied with work, I didn't hear the phone.

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Completely focused on.

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The artist pursued her goal by painting daily.

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followed; worked towards

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The torrent of rain soaked the lawn.

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quick rush of liquid

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Extra-credit reading is unnecessary but helpful.

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not required

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Grandfather’s virtues: honesty, reliability.

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good, moral qualities

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Presumptuous student boldly answered but was wrong.

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Overly confident