Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'diligent' mean?

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Hard working.

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What does 'fractured' mean?

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Cracked.

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What does 'rummage' mean?

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Search.

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What does 'vicious' mean?

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Very mean.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the same sentence.

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What does it mean to 'catch' something?

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To grab or seize it.

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What is a synonym for 'search'?

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Rummage.

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What is an antonym for 'diligent'?

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Lazy.