Context Clues

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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 'anxious' mean in the context of feeling nervous?

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Anxious means feeling worried or nervous about something.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Affable means friendly and polite.

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What does 'rigorous' mean in the context of a program?

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Rigorous means difficult and demanding a lot of effort.

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What does 'treacherous' mean in the context of a river?

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Treacherous means dangerous or risky.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They help readers infer the meanings of unfamiliar words based on surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence to help understand a word.

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What does 'nervous' mean?

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Nervous means feeling anxious or worried.

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What is the opposite of 'friendly'?

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Unfriendly or hostile.

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What does 'difficult' mean?

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Difficult means hard to do or understand.