Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'cautious' mean?

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Cautious means careful or taking care to avoid danger.

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What does 'redo' mean?

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Redo means to do something again.

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What does 'innate' mean?

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Innate means natural or existing from birth.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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Allowed means permitted or given permission to do something.

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What does 'defeat' mean?

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Defeat means to beat someone in a game or competition.

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How can context clues help you?

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Context clues can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words and improve your reading comprehension.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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If a sentence says, 'The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail,' you can guess that 'friendly' means nice.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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Understanding context clues helps you become a better reader and understand texts more deeply.

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What is a synonym for 'cautious'?

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A synonym for cautious is careful.