Contextual Clues

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What does 'feeble' mean?

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Weak

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When you describe an event as 'transient', you are saying that __________.

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it doesn't last long

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What does 'unkempt' mean?

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Messy

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Tiring

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What does 'gratified' mean?

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Happy

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What are contextual clues?

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is the purpose of using contextual clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a synonym as a contextual clue?

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In the sentence 'The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy,' 'stormy' is a synonym.

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What is an example of an antonym as a contextual clue?

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In the sentence 'Unlike his usual jovial self, he was quite morose today,' 'morose' is an antonym of 'jovial'.