Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'hilarious' mean?

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Funny; something that makes you laugh.

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Hard; something that is very difficult and tiring.

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What does 'spotless' mean?

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Very clean; without any dirt or mess.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Thirsty; feeling a strong need for water.

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What does 'polite' mean?

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Kind; showing good manners and respect to others.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences to infer the meaning.

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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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'funny'?

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Hilarious.