Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'meticulously' mean?

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Working very carefully and paying attention to detail.

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What is the meaning of 'parched'?

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Extremely thirsty.

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Define 'apiarists'.

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Beekeepers who maintain and care for bee colonies.

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What does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or seen.

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What does 'stationary' mean in the context of movement?

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Staying in one place; not moving.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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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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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To enhance comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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An explicit explanation of a word's meaning within the text.