Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'gloomy' mean?

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Cloudy or dark; not bright.

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What does 'fascinated by' mean?

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Deeply interested in something.

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What does 'disgusting' mean?

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Something that is gross or unpleasant.

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What does 'meandered' mean?

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Wandered or walked slowly without a fixed path.

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What does 'alter' mean?

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To change something.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints that help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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It helps improve comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'cloudy'?

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Gloomy.