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 'remarks' mean in the sentence: 'Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks on how nice it looked.'?

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Comments or statements made about something.

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What does 'perched' mean in the sentence: 'The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.'?

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Sitting or resting on something high.

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What does 'gloomy' mean in the sentence: 'It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.'?

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Cloudy or dark, often associated with sadness.

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What does 'disgusting' mean in the sentence: 'The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates.'?

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Something that is gross or unpleasant.

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What does 'ruby-colored' mean in the sentence: 'The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress.'?

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A deep red color.

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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word to find hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations provided in the text.

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Why are context clues important?

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

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What is a synonym for 'comments'?

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Remarks.