Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'scorching' mean in the context of heat?

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Really hot.

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What does 'continuously' mean?

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All the time.

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What does 'remorse' mean?

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Shame.

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What does 'indigo' refer to in color?

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Deep blue.

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What does 'nonchalant' mean?

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Not worried.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints to understand the meaning of difficult words.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The weather was frigid, or extremely cold, I stayed inside,' 'extremely cold' is a context clue for 'frigid.'

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help improve comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'scorching'?

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Burning hot.