Context Clues

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What does 'perpetually' mean?

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continues or lasts forever

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What is a 'charter'?

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an official document setting out the rights and duties of a group

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What does 'merges' mean?

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comes together or join together

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What does 'longstanding' mean?

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been around or existed for a long time

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What does 'active' mean in the context of a volcano?

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to have a history of eruptions

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify meaning.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.