Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'complex' mean in the context of a recipe?

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Complex means difficult or complicated, indicating that the recipe has many ingredients and rules.

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What does the word 'aroma' refer to?

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Aroma refers to a pleasant smell, especially related to food.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Parched means very thirsty.

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What does the word 'glum' mean?

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Glum means sad or gloomy.

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What does 'envious' mean?

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Envious means feeling jealous or wanting what someone else has.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to understand the overall message.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The weather was so hot, I felt like I was in a furnace,' the phrase 'felt like I was in a furnace' helps understand that 'hot' means very warm.

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What is a synonym for 'difficult'?

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A synonym for difficult is 'hard'.

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What is a synonym for 'jealous'?

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A synonym for jealous is 'envious'.