Context Clues Review #3

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What does the word 'saturated' mean in the context of a dripping dog?

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wet

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What does the word 'irritated' mean when someone is annoyed?

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annoyed

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What does the word 'envious' mean when someone desires what another has?

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jealous

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What does the word 'novice' mean in relation to experience?

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beginner

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What are context clues?

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Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word to understand its meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'saturated'?

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drenched

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What is an antonym for 'irritated'?

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calm

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What is a synonym for 'envious'?

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covetous

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What is an antonym for 'novice'?

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expert

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words.