Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'meandered' mean?

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Wandered or walked slowly without a fixed path.

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What does 'quick' mean?

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Fast; able to move or act with speed.

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What does 'brilliant' mean?

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Very smart or clever.

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What does 'particle' mean?

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A very small piece or amount of something.

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What does 'perched' mean?

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Sitting on a high place.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'wandered'?

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Meandered.