Practice Context Clues 5th

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What does 'feeble' mean?

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weak

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What is an 'alloy'?

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a mixture of metals

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What does 'belligerent' mean?

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warlike

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What does 'garrulous' mean?

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talkative

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What does 'parched' mean?

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thirsty

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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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 an unknown word.

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What is a 'mixture'?

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A combination of two or more substances.