Context Clues Practice

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What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

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Everywhere

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What is a synonym for 'clandestine'?

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Secret

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What does 'fabrication' mean?

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A lie

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What does 'transient' mean?

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It doesn't last long

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What does 'daunting' mean?

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To frighten or intimidate

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help define difficult words.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples that provide hints about the meaning.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy and harsh,' 'stormy and harsh' is a context clue.

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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.