Context Clues

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What does the word 'legitimate' mean?

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real

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What does the word 'dedicated' mean?

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devoted

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What does the word 'hospitable' mean?

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friendly

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What does the word 'judiciously' mean?

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carefully

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What does the word 'wretched' mean?

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mean

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unknown word.

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What does the word 'antonym' mean?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.