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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Why are context clues important?

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

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What does 'tragic' mean in the context of a story?

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It refers to something very sad or disastrous.

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What does 'novice' mean?

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A beginner or someone who is new to an activity.

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What does 'glum' mean?

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Feeling sad or gloomy.

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What does 'adore' mean?

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To love someone very much.

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What does 'severe' mean in terms of punishment?

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Harsh or very serious.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The weather was so hot, it felt like a furnace,' the phrase 'felt like a furnace' helps explain 'hot'.

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What is a synonym for 'disastrous'?

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Awful or catastrophic.