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 or phrases.

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What is a novice?

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A novice is a beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity or field.

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What does the word 'apiarist' mean?

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An apiarist is a beekeeper, someone who keeps and manages bee colonies.

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What does 'perturbed' mean?

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Perturbed means feeling anxious or unsettled; disturbed.

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What does 'stationary' mean?

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Stationary means not moving or not intended to be moved; staying in one place.

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What does 'monotonous' mean?

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Monotonous means dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

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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, allowing readers to infer meanings based on surrounding words and sentences.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues is important because it helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.