Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'quick' mean in the sentence: 'The cheetah was quick'?

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Fast.

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What does the word 'delicate' mean in the sentence: 'Tracy held the delicate flower gently'?

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Fragile.

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What does the word 'seldom' mean in the sentence: 'We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM'?

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Rarely.

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What does the word 'meandered' mean in the sentence: 'I meandered through the mall'?

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Wandered.

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What does the word 'glimmering' mean in the sentence: 'The ring on her finger was glimmering'?

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Shiny.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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What does the word 'sturdy' mean?

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Strong and not easily broken.

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What does the word 'prickly' mean?

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Having sharp points or thorns.