Context Clues Review (RCS)

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What does 'discreet' mean?

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Careful to avoid being noticed or drawing attention.

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What does 'servile' mean?

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Overly willing to please or serve others.

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What does 'prudence' mean?

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The ability to make careful and wise decisions.

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What does 'scarcity' mean?

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The condition of something being in short supply or hard to find.

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What does 'deficient' mean?

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Lacking in an important quality or ability.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding text.

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How can you identify context clues?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations in the surrounding sentences.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' to explain 'joyful'.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using the word 'cold' to explain 'hot'.

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What does 'inference' mean in reading comprehension?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.