Context Clues Test

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What are context clues?

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Clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words in the text.

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What does the word 'catch' mean in the sentence 'Can you CATCH the baseball?'

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To grab or seize something.

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What does 'trembled' mean in the sentence 'The frightened baby trembled when he couldn't find his mother'?

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Shook.

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What does 'beverages' mean in the sentence 'At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea'?

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Drinks.

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What does 'gushed' mean in the sentence 'Water gushed out of the sink'?

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Flowed.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the same sentence.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'trembled'?

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Shook.

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What is an antonym for 'gushed'?

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Stopped.