Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'brevity' mean?

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The quality of being brief or concise.

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What does 'elaborate' mean?

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Involving many careful details; fancy.

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What is a 'tariff'?

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A tax imposed on imported goods.

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What does 'anecdote' mean?

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What does 'precariously' mean?

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In a way that is not securely held or in position; dangerously.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The cat was very agile, jumping from one roof to another,' the word 'agile' can be understood as 'able to move quickly and easily' from the context.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To enhance comprehension and vocabulary by understanding words in context.

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What is a synonym for 'fancy'?

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Elaborate or decorative.