Context Clues Practice

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What is an incentive?

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An incentive is a reward or motivation offered to encourage someone to do something.

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What does the acronym U.S.A. stand for?

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U.S.A. stands for United States of America.

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What does the word dismal mean?

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Dismal means gloomy or depressing.

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What does it mean to be compensated?

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To be compensated means to be paid or rewarded for work or services.

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What does disdain mean?

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Disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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How can you identify a synonym using context clues?

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You can identify a synonym by looking for words that have similar meanings in the surrounding text.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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The purpose of using context clues is to help readers infer the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension.

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What is an abbreviation?

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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.