Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'irritated' mean in the context of Mary being teased?

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It means she feels angry or annoyed.

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What does 'glum' mean when describing Andy's feelings?

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It means he feels sad or down.

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What does 'sweltered' mean in the context of the lost campers?

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It means they felt very hot or burned in the heat.

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What does 'attractive' mean when describing the woman in the dress?

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It means she looks beautiful or pleasing to the eye.

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What does 'complex' mean in relation to a recipe?

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It means the recipe is difficult or has many parts.

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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences to find hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a positive context clue?

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Words like 'lovely' or 'beautiful' can help you understand that 'attractive' is a good thing.

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What is an example of a negative context clue?

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Words like 'difficult' or 'hard' can help you understand that 'complex' is not easy.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.