Context Clues

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What does 'diligent' mean?

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hard working

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What does 'distraught' mean?

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upset

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What does 'reluctant' mean?

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didn't want to

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What does 'fractured' mean?

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cracked

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What does 'frigid' mean?

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freezing

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unknown word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.