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 'grueling' mean in the sentence: 'The long hike up to the mountains was grueling'?

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Tiring.

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What does 'parched' mean in the sentence: 'I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp'?

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Thirsty.

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What does 'drenched' mean in the sentence: 'After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched'?

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Wet.

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What does 'irritated' mean in the sentence: 'Mary becomes irritated quickly when people tease her'?

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Angry.

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What does 'novice' mean in the sentence: 'Marcia is a novice soccer player'?

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Beginner.

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How can you use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word?

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

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Why are context clues important when reading?

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They help you understand the text better and improve your vocabulary.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The puppy was so energetic, it was bouncing around like a ball,' the phrase 'bouncing around' helps you understand that 'energetic' means full of energy.

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What is a synonym for 'tiring'?

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Exhausting.