Milestones Review: Context Clues

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What does 'hamper' mean?

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verb - to hold back

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What does 'monitor' mean?

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verb - to watch carefully

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What does 'colon' mean in the context of the human body?

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noun - a part of the large intestine

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What does 'content' mean in the context of feeling satisfied?

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adjective - pleased and satisfied

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What does 'current' mean in the context of time?

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adjective - happening at or belonging to the present time

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps to understand the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words and enhance comprehension.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using a word with a similar meaning in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using a word with the opposite meaning to provide insight into the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does 'analyze' mean in reading comprehension?

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verb - to examine something in detail to understand it better.