Context Clues-Grade 4

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What does the term 'duration' mean?

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The time something continues.

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What are context clues?

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Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Friendly and polite.

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How is the word 'sense' used in the sentence: 'The ending of this story doesn't make any sense'?

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It refers to the logical understanding or meaning of something.

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What does 'sweltering' mean?

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Very hot.

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Why are context clues important in reading?

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They help readers infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The weather was sweltering, making it hard to breathe,' the word 'sweltering' can be inferred to mean very hot.

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What is an example of a word that is a synonym for 'affable'?

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Sociable.

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What is the opposite of 'affable'?

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Unfriendly or rude.

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How can context clues help with comprehension?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.