Context Clue GRADED

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What does 'uncivil' mean?

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Rude

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What does 'famished' mean?

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Hungry

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What does 'allotted' mean?

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Allowed

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What does 'eloquent' mean?

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Well-spoken

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What does 'feigning' mean?

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Faking

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in a text that helps to understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What are the types of context clues?

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Definition, synonym, antonym, example, and inference.

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How can synonyms serve as context clues?

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They provide a word with a similar meaning to help clarify the unfamiliar word.

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How can antonyms serve as context clues?

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They provide a word with the opposite meaning to help clarify the unfamiliar word.