Context Clues

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Context clue: Mr. Fry is AFFABLE, like Ms. Baker who was kind.

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Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

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Context clue: I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.

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Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

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Type of context clue for 'futile' in: 'Studying for math tests feels FUTILE, because my scores don't improve.'

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Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

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Context clue: "Mom REVOKED all my privileges; can't hang out with friends until next week!"

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The Definition or an Example is given

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The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.

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burned

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Meaning of 'remote' in context: Most roads were dirt paths for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas without roads, Jackson drove through muddy pastures and over mountains.

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Far from populated areas

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Teacher spoke directions verbatim, matching the worksheet given to students.

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word for word

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Teacher's directions feel vague; still unsure about the project after explanation.

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not clearly explained or understood

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Context clue for 'dudeen' in Irish tales:

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Definition

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Define 'remorse' using the context: Jerry showed signs like apologizing and paying back lost money.

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Regret