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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What does the word 'fragile' mean in the sentence: 'The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.'?

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Weak.

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What does the word 'attractive' mean in the sentence: 'The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes.'?

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Beautiful.

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What does the word 'giant' mean in the sentence: 'The fifty pound pumpkin was giant in size.'?

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Huge.

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What does the word 'afraid' mean in the sentence: 'Whenever Meg watches The Conjuring, she becomes afraid of everything.'?

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Scared.

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What does the word 'hilarious' mean in the sentence: 'Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.'?

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Funny.

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How can you use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word?

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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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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations found in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better and improve vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'weak'?

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Fragile.