Context Clues 3

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What does 'mortified' mean?

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Embarrassed

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What does 'allotted' mean?

Back

Allowed

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What does 'complex' mean in the context of a recipe?

Back

Difficult

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What does 'plummet' mean?

Back

Fall

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What does 'glum' mean?

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Sad

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What are context clues?

Back

Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Front

Give an example of a context clue.

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The word 'difficult' in a sentence about a challenging task.

Front

What is an antonym for 'embarrassed'?

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Proud

Front

What is a synonym for 'allowed'?

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Permitted