Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'debris' mean?

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Debris means waste or litter, often found in a place after something has been removed or cleaned.

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What does 'bare' mean when describing tree branches?

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Bare means empty or lacking leaves.

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What does 'dashed' mean in the context of movement?

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Dashed means to run quickly.

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What does the word 'famished' mean?

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Famished means extremely hungry.

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How can context clues help in understanding a passage?

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Context clues provide hints that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a definition or synonym provided in the same sentence.

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What does the word 'through' mean in the sentence 'Water was pumped through the pipes'?

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Through means to move in one side and out of the other side of something.

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What is the importance of using context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What does it mean if a word is underlined in a sentence?

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An underlined word often indicates that it is important or may have a specific meaning that needs to be understood.