Using Context Clues

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What does 'clandestine' mean?

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Secret; kept hidden or done secretively.

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What is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?

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Everywhere; present in all places.

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Define 'example'.

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A thing or characteristic of its kind.

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What does 'sagacity' refer to?

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Intelligence; the quality of being wise or having good judgment.

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What is the meaning of 'suffrage'?

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The right to vote.

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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 a synonym using context clues?

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Look for words or phrases in the sentence that have similar meanings.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does it mean if something is described as 'fuzzy'?

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Not clear or distinct; blurred.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To help understand the meaning of unknown words and improve comprehension.