Using Context Clues

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What does 'downsizing' mean?

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Becoming smaller; reducing the number of employees.

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What are 'provisions'?

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Supplies such as water, food, and warm clothing.

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What does 'pandemonium' mean?

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Chaos; a state of confusion and disorder.

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What is 'suffrage'?

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The right to vote.

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What does 'consternation' mean?

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Panic or anxiety.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can help deduce its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'chaos'?

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Pandemonium.

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What is an antonym for 'expanding'?

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Downsizing.