Using context clues

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What does 'perched' mean?

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sitting on a branch or high place.

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What does 'fascinated by' mean?

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deeply interested.

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What does 'brilliant' mean?

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smart.

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What does 'saturated' mean?

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wet.

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What does 'extremely' mean?

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very.

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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How can you find the meaning of an unknown word?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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It helps you understand what you read better.

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What does 'bored' mean?

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Feeling uninterested.