SOL Review - Context Clues

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What does 'brilliant' mean?

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smart

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What does 'bared' mean in the context of a tiger showing its teeth?

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showed

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What does 'gloomy' mean when describing a rainy day?

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cloudy

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What does 'fascinated by' mean?

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deeply interested

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What does 'gap' mean in the context of a fence?

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hole

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

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How can you use context clues to find the meaning of an unknown word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unknown word for hints.

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What does 'snarled' mean when describing an animal's behavior?

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A low, angry sound made by an animal.

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What does 'protecting' mean in the context of a mother tiger?

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Keeping safe from harm.

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What does 'fascinated' mean?

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Very interested or attracted to something.