Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without needing a dictionary.

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What does 'distraught' mean?

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Upset or deeply worried.

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What does 'hilarious' mean?

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Very funny.

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What does 'reluctant' mean?

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Not wanting to do something.

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What does 'fractured' mean?

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Broken or cracked.

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What does 'vacant' mean?

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Empty or not occupied.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The teacher was distraught, or very upset, when her computer wouldn't start,' the phrase 'very upset' helps explain 'distraught'.

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What is a synonym for 'funny'?

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Hilarious.