Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text 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 figure out the meanings of words they don't know, improving comprehension.

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What does the word 'forbid' mean?

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Forbid means to do not allow.

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What does the word 'sketched' mean?

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Sketched means to drew.

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What does the word 'decay' mean?

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Decay means to rot.

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What does the word 'hoist' mean?

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Hoist means to lift.

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What does the word 'plummeted' mean?

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Plummeted means fell.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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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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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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What is a synonym?

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