Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does the word 'garrulous' mean?

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Talkative; excessively chatty.

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What does 'obsolete' mean in the context of technology?

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Out-dated; no longer in use or useful.

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What does 'ornate' mean when describing a design?

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Detailed; elaborately decorated.

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What does 'penitent' mean?

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Apologetic; feeling or showing sorrow for having done wrong.

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What does 'emaciated' mean when describing a dog?

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Thin; extremely thin and weak, often due to lack of food.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What is a synonym for 'garrulous'?

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Talkative.