Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'detest' mean?

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To hate or strongly dislike something.

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What context clue indicates the meaning of 'detest' in the sentence: 'Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.'?

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The word 'love' serves as a context clue.

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What is the meaning of the word 'sterilized'?

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To disinfect or make free from bacteria.

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What context clue supports the meaning of 'sterilized' in the sentence: 'Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.'?

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The phrase 'completely cleaned' suggests the meaning.

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What does the word 'plethora' mean?

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A great quantity or abundance of something.

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What context clue indicates the meaning of 'plethora' in the sentence: 'Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.'?

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The phrase 'almost every color and every style' suggests a large quantity.

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What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.

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What context clue indicates the meaning of 'ambivalent' in the sentence: 'Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert.'?

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The phrase 'mixed feelings' suggests the meaning.

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What is a context clue?

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A word or phrase in a text that helps to clarify the meaning of another word.

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Why are context clues important in understanding vocabulary?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.