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 'complex' mean in the context of a recipe?

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Difficult or complicated.

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What does 'sweltered' mean in the context of campers in the desert?

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Burned or suffered from extreme heat.

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What does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or seen.

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What does 'grueling' mean in the context of a hike?

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Tiring or exhausting.

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What does 'adored' mean in the context of love?

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Loved deeply or cherished.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The puppy was very playful and full of energy,' the word 'playful' helps you understand the puppy's behavior.

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What is a synonym for 'difficult'?

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Hard or challenging.

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What is an antonym for 'easy'?

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Difficult or hard.