Context Clue

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What does 'disregard' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Do not disregard your plastic cup.'?

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To ignore or not pay attention to something.

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What does 'irrational' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Although my mom can be irrational when I'm late.'?

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Not reasonable or logical; acting without clear thinking.

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What does 'hesitant' mean in the context of the sentence: 'I feel hesitant about leaving the house.'?

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Unsure or uncertain about something.

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What does 'encompass' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Does this math encompass all of the division concepts from Chapter 5'?

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To include or cover all parts of something.

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What does 'alternate' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Jill must find an alternate time for her appointment.'?

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Different; another option.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers 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 words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify the meaning of a word.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.