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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Why are context clues important?

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

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What does the word 'quenched' mean in the sentence: 'Dad quenched the campfire with a bucket of water'?

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Put out.

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What does the word 'anxious' mean in the sentence: 'Mom gets anxious if we're not home on time'?

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Worried.

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What does the word 'cologne' mean in the sentence: 'Juan bought a bottle filled with rose-scented cologne'?

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Perfume.

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What does the word 'pulverized' mean in the sentence: 'The women pulverized the corn kernels'?

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Ground.

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What does the word 'labored' mean in the sentence: 'Pioneer women labored in their homes'?

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Worked.

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How can you use context clues to find the meaning of a word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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What is a synonym for 'anxious'?

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Worried.