Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'plethora' mean?

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great quantity

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What context clue best supports the meaning of 'mixed' in the sentence about Margaret's feelings?

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feelings

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What does the word 'detest' mean?

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hate

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What context clue best supports the meaning of 'hate' in the sentence about detesting classical music?

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love

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What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

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mixed

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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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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'happy'?

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joyful

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What is an example of an antonym for 'happy'?

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sad

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What does the word 'enormous' mean?

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very large