Context Clues

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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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What does the word 'plummeted' mean in the context of falling?

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To fall suddenly and steeply.

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

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An assumption or educated guess that can be tested.

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What are 'ingredients' in cooking?

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Types of food that go into cooking or baking a dish.

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What does 'curtail' mean?

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To cut short or reduce in extent.

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What does 'replete' mean?

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Full or well-supplied.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that help decipher the meaning of unknown words.

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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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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What is a synonym for 'cut short'?

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Curtail.