Contextual Clues 2

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What does 'exorbitant' mean?

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Expensive

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What does 'curtail' mean?

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Reduce

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What does 'egregious' mean?

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Shockingly bad

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What are contextual clues?

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Guessing the meaning from the clues in context

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What is an armadillo?

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A mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

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What is the purpose of contextual clues in reading?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text.

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What is a synonym for 'curtail'?

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Reduce

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What is an antonym for 'exorbitant'?

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Affordable

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What type of errors does 'egregious' describe?

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Errors that are shockingly bad or severe.