Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does the word 'bark' mean in the context of trees?

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The covering of a tree.

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What does the word 'spring' mean in the context of a mattress?

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An elastic coil of metal.

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What does the word 'eye' mean in the context of a storm?

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The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.

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What is an apiarist?

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A beekeeper.

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What does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed.

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How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences for hints about the word's meaning.