Context Clue #1

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What are context clues?

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Clues the author gives to a reader to help them determine an unknown word.

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What does the word 'aroma' mean?

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smell

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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thrifty or careful with money.

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What does 'clarify' mean?

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to explain or make something clear.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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The sentence 'The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water' uses 'aroma' as a clue for 'smell'.

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What is a synonym for 'clarify'?

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explain

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What is the opposite of 'frugal'?

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wasteful

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints about the meaning of difficult words.

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What is an example of a context clue in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The frugal shopper always looks for sales,' 'frugal' suggests being careful with money.