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 does 'apprehensive' mean in the context of feeling nervous?

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Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Extremely thirsty; needing water.

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What does 'continuously' mean?

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Happening all the time without stopping.

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What does 'envious' mean?

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Feeling jealous or wanting what someone else has.

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What does 'balked' mean in the context of refusing to jump?

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To hesitate or refuse to proceed.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a sentence that describes a situation to infer the meaning of a word.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What is a synonym for 'nervous'?

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Apprehensive.