Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What does the word 'novice' mean in the context of soccer?

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Beginner; someone who is new to the sport.

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What does 'sweltered' mean in the sentence about campers?

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To suffer from extreme heat; to feel very hot.

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What does 'tragic' mean in the context of a story?

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Disastrous or causing great sadness.

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What does 'attractive' mean when describing a person's appearance?

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Beautiful or pleasing to look at.

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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences for hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The puppy was very playful, always jumping around,' the word 'playful' can be understood through the action of 'jumping around.'

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What is a synonym for 'huge'?

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Giant or very large.

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What is a synonym for 'beginner'?

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Novice or someone who is just starting.