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 or phrases.

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What does 'appalled' mean?

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Appalled means feeling shocked or disgusted.

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What does 'deferred' mean?

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Deferred means to put off or delay something.

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What does 'novice' mean?

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Novice means a beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity.

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What does 'perturbed' mean?

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Perturbed means feeling anxious or unsettled.

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What does 'tragic' mean?

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Tragic means causing great sadness or distress; horrible.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to comprehend the overall message.

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What are some types of context clues?

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Types of context clues include synonyms, antonyms, examples, and explanations found in the surrounding text.

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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.

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Give an example of a synonym context clue.

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In the sentence 'The teacher was furious, or very angry, about the late homework,' 'very angry' is a synonym context clue.