Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'kindling' mean in the context of starting a fire?

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Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.

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What does 'withered' mean?

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To become dry and shriveled; to lose vitality.

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What does 'apprentice' mean?

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A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer.

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What does 'pursued' mean?

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To follow someone or something in order to catch or attack them.

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What does 'nimbly' mean?

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In a quick and light manner; agile.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to comprehend the text.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The dog was very agile, jumping over the fence with ease,' the word 'jumping' helps us understand that 'agile' means quick and light.