Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'ruby-colored' mean?

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Red.

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What does 'seldom' mean?

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Rarely.

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What does 'disgusting' mean?

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Gross.

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What does 'remarks' mean in the context of comments?

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Comments.

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What does 'lanky' mean?

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Skinny.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cake was so sweet that it made my teeth hurt,' the word 'sweet' can be understood through the context of 'made my teeth hurt.'

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What is a synonym for 'disgusting'?

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Gross.

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What is an antonym for 'seldom'?

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Always.