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 'attractive' mean in the context of a person?

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Attractive means beautiful or pleasing to look at.

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What does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Conspicuous means easily noticed or obvious.

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What does 'novice' mean in relation to skills?

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Novice means a beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity.

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What does 'congested' mean when describing a place?

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Congested means crowded or filled with too many people or things.

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What does 'grueling' mean when describing an activity?

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Grueling means very tiring or exhausting.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to understand the overall message.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The weather was so frigid, we had to wear heavy coats,' the word 'frigid' is a context clue for very cold.

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What is a synonym for 'beautiful'?

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A synonym for beautiful is 'attractive'.

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What is an antonym for 'crowded'?

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An antonym for crowded is 'empty'.