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 the word 'happen' mean?

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To take place or occur.

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What does 'annually' mean?

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Every year.

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What does 'humiliated' mean?

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Embarrassed or ashamed.

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What does 'labored' mean?

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Worked hard.

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What does 'lush' mean?

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Thick with green plants.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.