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 unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'marsh' mean?

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Wet land.

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What does 'scattered' mean?

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Spread out.

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What does 'evaded' mean?

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Escaped from.

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What does 'essential' mean?

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Very important.

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What does 'frequently' mean?

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Often.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes the situation or gives hints about a word.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'evaded'?

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Escaped.