Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'toxic' mean in the context of relationships?

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Harmful; it refers to a relationship that is damaging or unhealthy.

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What does the word 'bleak' mean when describing a place?

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Depressing; it indicates a lack of hope or cheerfulness.

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What does the word 'docile' mean when describing a pet?

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Obedient; it refers to an animal that is gentle and easy to control.

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What does the word 'bestow' mean?

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To give; it refers to the act of granting or presenting something.

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What does the word 'perturbed' mean in the context of emotions?

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Upset; it indicates a state of being disturbed or troubled.

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How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text that provide hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' in a sentence and then using 'joyful' as a synonym in the next sentence.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using the word 'bright' and then describing something as 'dark' to indicate the opposite.