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 'aroma' mean?

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A pleasant smell, often related to food.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Extremely thirsty.

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What does 'glum' mean?

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Feeling sad or gloomy.

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Very tiring or exhausting.

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What does 'drenched' mean?

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Soaked with water; very wet.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The puppy was so playful, it was bouncing around like a ball,' the word 'playful' helps you understand the puppy's behavior.

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What is a synonym for 'tiring'?

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Exhausting.

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What is a synonym for 'sad'?

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Unhappy.