Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'nimbly' mean in the sentence: 'Dana drove around the track nimbly'?

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Quickly.

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What does the word 'queasy' mean in the sentence: 'His stomach felt queasy'?

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Sick.

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What does the word 'huffily' mean in the sentence: 'Andrea said huffily'?

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In an offended way.

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What does the word 'apprentice' mean in the sentence: 'Joshua was an apprentice'?

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Student.

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What does the word 'pursued' mean in the sentence: 'When pursued by a lioness'?

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Chased.

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How can you identify context clues in a text?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.