Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

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mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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What context clue BEST supports the meaning 'mixed' in the sentence about Margaret's feelings?

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feelings.

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What does the word 'detest' mean?

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to hate.

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What context clue BEST supports the meaning 'hate' in the sentence about classical music?

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love.

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What does the word 'sterilized' mean?

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disinfected.

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps to understand the meaning of a word.

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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 unfamiliar word.

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What does the word 'disinfected' mean?

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cleaned to remove germs.

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What is the opposite of 'detest'?

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love.

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What does it mean to have 'mixed feelings'?

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To have both positive and negative emotions about something.