Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does 'truncated' mean based on context clues?

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Cut short.

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What does 'feigning' mean in the context of pretending to be ill?

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Faking.

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What does 'emaciated' describe when referring to a dog?

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Thin.

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What does 'discordant' mean in relation to sounds?

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Clashing.

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What does 'obsolete' mean when referring to typewriters?

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Out-dated.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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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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What is a synonym for 'emaciated'?

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Malnourished.