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 unknown words.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Thirsty.

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What does 'disgusting' mean?

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Gross.

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What are beverages?

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Drinks like water, tea, and lemonade.

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What does 'aroma' mean?

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Smell.

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What does 'polite' mean?

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Kind and respectful.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the sentence.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A word that describes how something tastes, like 'sweet' can help you understand 'sugar'.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help you understand what you are reading better.

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What does 'gross' mean?

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Something that is unpleasant or disgusting.