Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'reluctant' mean?

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Unwilling or hesitant to do something.

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Extremely thirsty.

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What does the word 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or seen.

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What does the word 'permit' mean?

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To allow or give permission.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, often conveying a favorable impression.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, often conveying an unfavorable impression.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to comprehend the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The dog was so tired, it lay down and fell asleep,' the phrase 'fell asleep' helps us understand that 'tired' means the dog was exhausted.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, while an antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning.