Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meanings of words, improving comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'distraught' mean?

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Upset or deeply agitated.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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Covered or concealed.

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What does the word 'audible' mean?

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Able to be heard.

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What does the word 'salutation' mean?

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A greeting.

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What does the word 'versatile' mean?

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Having many abilities or skills.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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If a sentence says 'The weather was frigid, or extremely cold,' 'extremely cold' is a synonym context clue for 'frigid'.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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If a sentence says 'Unlike her cheerful sister, Maria was quite morose, or very sad,' 'unlike' indicates that 'morose' is the opposite of 'cheerful'.