Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

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Worried or anxious about something that may happen.

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What does the word 'vacillated' mean?

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Wavered or hesitated between different choices.

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What does the word 'deferred' mean?

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Delayed or postponed to a later time.

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What does the word 'jovial' mean?

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Happy and cheerful.

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What does the word 'encountered' mean?

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Met or came across someone or something.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases, making comprehension easier.

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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 or nearby sentences.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

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What is a synonym for 'worried'?

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Apprehensive.