Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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What does the word 'accolades' mean?

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Praise or recognition for an achievement.

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What does the word 'deferred' mean?

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Delayed or postponed.

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What does the word 'appalled' mean?

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Disgusted or shocked.

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What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

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Worried or anxious about something.

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What does the word 'vacillated' mean?

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Wavered or hesitated between choices.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word, such as examples, definitions, or comparisons.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.