Using Context Clues - Call of the Wild

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Define "misdemeanors" using context clues.

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Minor wrongdoings.

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Define "vexation" using context clues.

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Annoyance.

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Define "placatingly" using context clues.

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In a way that calms or soothes.

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Define "insidious" using context clues.

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Harmful but enticing.

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Define "traces" using context clues.

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Remains or evidence of something.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important in reading?

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They help readers infer meanings and enhance comprehension without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby.

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How can understanding context clues improve vocabulary?

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It allows readers to deduce meanings of new words based on surrounding text.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.