Context Clues Practice

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'scowl' mean?

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A facial expression that shows anger or displeasure.

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What does 'awe' mean?

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A feeling of wonder or amazement.

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What does 'nasty' mean?

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Something that is unpleasant or offensive.

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What does 'helpful & kind' mean?

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Being supportive and caring towards others.

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What does 'get away' mean?

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To escape from a situation.

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What does 'rude' mean?

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Being disrespectful or impolite.

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What does 'greedy' mean?

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Wanting more than what is needed, especially in terms of money or food.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words in a sentence.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to understand a new word.