Using Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'scorching' mean based on context clues?

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Really hot.

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What does the word 'nonchalant' mean based on context clues?

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Not worried.

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What does the word 'continuously' mean based on context clues?

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All the time.

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What does the word 'aghast' mean based on context clues?

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Shocked.

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What does the word 'stationary' mean based on context clues?

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Staying in one place.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What type of context clue is 'or all the time' in the sentence about humming?

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It is an explanation context clue.