Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'trample' mean?

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To step on something heavily or carelessly.

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What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

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Enough; adequate to meet the needs.

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What does the word 'rummage' mean?

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To search through something in a messy or hurried way.

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What does the word 'conceal' mean?

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To hide something from view.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes how something looks or behaves, helping to infer its meaning.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'trample'?

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Step on.

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What is an antonym for 'conceal'?

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Reveal.

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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A direct explanation of a word's meaning within the text.