Context Clues Practice

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Context _______ help us figure out unknown words in a passage.

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clues

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What does 'meek' mean in the sentence: 'The meek boy sat in the corner alone at recess.'?

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sad

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What does 'imperative' mean in the sentence: 'It is imperative that Ally got to school on time.'?

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important

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What does 'complimentary' mean in the sentence: 'The breakfast at the hotel was complimentary!'?

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Free

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What does 'mended' mean in the sentence: 'If my mother had mended my pants while the rip was small.'?

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fixed

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing a dictionary.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations provided in the text.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.