Context Clues: Unfamiliar Words

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What does the word 'barely' mean?

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Hardly; to a very small degree.

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What does the word 'produce' mean?

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To make or create something.

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What does the word 'preserve' mean in the context of natural wonders?

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To protect or maintain something in its original state.

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What does the word 'furious' mean?

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Extremely angry.

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What does the word 'gigantic' mean?

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Very huge; enormous.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'hardly'?

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Barely.

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What is an antonym for 'destroy'?

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Preserve.

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What does it mean to 'interpret' a word in context?

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To explain or understand the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.