Context Clues

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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 'meandered' mean?

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To wander or take a leisurely stroll.

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What does 'particle' refer to?

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A very small piece or amount of something.

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What does 'gloomy' mean?

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Dark or cloudy; not bright.

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What does 'perched' mean?

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To sit or rest on a high place.

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What does 'disgusting' mean?

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Something that is very unpleasant or makes you feel sick.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'wandered'?

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Roamed.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'gross'?

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Disgusting.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'cloudy'?

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Overcast.