Context Clues Practice

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'cluster' mean?

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A group of things or people that are close together.

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What does the word 'glimpsed' mean?

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To look at something quickly or briefly.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does the word 'alarmed' mean?

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Feeling worried or frightened.

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What does the word 'imperative' mean?

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Something that is very important or necessary.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to understand the text.

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True or False: Context clues can be found in the surrounding text.

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True

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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What does the word 'frustrated' mean?

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Feeling upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something.