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 'beverages' mean?

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Drinks such as water, tea, and lemonade.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Feeling very thirsty.

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What does 'permit' mean?

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To allow someone to do something.

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What does 'nutritious' mean?

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Food that is healthy and good for your body.

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What does 'hilarious' mean?

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Very funny; causing a lot of laughter.

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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 surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes how someone feels, like 'I was so tired that I could barely keep my eyes open.'

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better and learn new words.

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What is a synonym for 'allow'?

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Permit.