Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, improving comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'grueling' mean in the context of a long hike?

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Hard or exhausting.

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What does the word 'indigo' refer to in the sentence about the bird?

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Deep blue.

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What does 'congested' mean when describing a parking lot?

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Crowded.

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What does the word 'evade' mean in the context of the rabbit and the fox?

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To escape.

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What does 'jovial' mean when describing Grandpa's mood?

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Happy.

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How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The storm was so fierce that it caused a lot of damage,' the word 'fierce' can be understood as 'very strong' from the context.

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What type of context clue is 'The long hike up the mountain was grueling, meaning it was very hard.'?

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Definition context clue.