Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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What does the word 'scrupulously' mean based on context clues?

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In a careful way.

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What does the word 'adorned' mean based on context clues?

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To make something beautiful.

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What context clue helped identify the meaning of 'spectacles'?

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The word 'squinted' indicates that spectacles are eyeglasses.

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What does the word 'audible' mean based on context clues?

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Able to be heard.

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What does the word 'uninhabitable' mean based on context clues?

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A place that is NOT good to live in.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for descriptive words, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'adorned'?

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Decorated.