Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context of Soren's cat?

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Little.

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What does the word 'novice' mean in the context of Callum being a soccer player?

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Beginner.

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What does 'meticulously' mean when Lucy searched for her keys?

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Working very carefully.

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What is one meaning of the word 'spring' in the context of a mattress?

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An elastic coil of metal.

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What does the word 'spell' mean in the context of needing to sit for a spell?

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A short, indefinite period of time.

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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.

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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 when reading?

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Using context clues helps improve comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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A direct explanation of a word's meaning provided in the text.