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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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words by using surrounding words and sentences.

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What does 'flee' mean in the context of escaping?

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'Flee' means to run away from a place or situation of danger.

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What does 'exhausting' mean?

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'Exhausting' means very tiring or draining.

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What does 'complex' mean in relation to a recipe?

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'Complex' means that something is complicated or has many parts.

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What does 'attractive' mean?

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'Attractive' means pleasing or appealing to the senses.

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What are direct definitions?

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Direct definitions explain the meaning of a word clearly and straightforwardly.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unfamiliar word.