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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.

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What does the word 'gloomy' mean in the sentence: 'It was a gloomy day'?

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Cloudy or dark, often associated with sadness.

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What does the word 'remarks' mean in the sentence: 'Several people made remarks on how nice it looked'?

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Comments or statements about something.

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What does the word 'meandered' mean in the sentence: 'I meandered through the mall'?

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Wandered or walked slowly without a specific direction.

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What does the word 'disgusting' mean in the sentence: 'The broccoli was disgusting'?

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Gross or unpleasant.

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What does the word 'seldom' mean in the sentence: 'We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM'?

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Rarely or not often.

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How can you use context clues to understand a new word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word for hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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What does the word 'delicious' mean?

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Tasty or very good to eat.