What are context clues?
Nonsense Words Context Clues

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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What is a nonsense word?
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A nonsense word is a made-up word that does not have a real meaning but can be understood through context clues.
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How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?
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Context clues provide surrounding information that can help deduce the meaning of a nonsense word based on the overall message of the sentence.
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What is an example of a context clue?
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An example of a context clue is a description or synonym 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 reading comprehension and vocabulary skills by allowing readers to infer meanings without needing a dictionary.
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What does the word 'goodoo' likely refer to in the sentence: 'My goodoo got out of the gate yesterday'?
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In this context, 'goodoo' likely refers to a 'dog' as it is a common pet that might escape.
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In the sentence 'Have you seen my oodle?', what could 'oodle' refer to?
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In this context, 'oodle' likely refers to a 'lunchbox' as it is something that can be taken to the cafeteria.
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