Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph 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 meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'preoccupied' mean in the sentence: 'The boy was preoccupied by the pretty flowers along the way.'?

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In this context, 'preoccupied' means 'distracted'.

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What does the word 'terrain' refer to in the sentence: 'Here, the terrain was grassy and hilly as far as the eye could see.'?

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In this context, 'terrain' refers to 'land'.

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What does the word 'pursued' mean in the sentence: 'When pursued by a hungry lioness, a wildebeest runs faster than a racehorse.'?

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In this context, 'pursued' means 'chased'.

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What does the word 'apprentice' mean in the sentence: 'Joshua was an apprentice, a learner in the trade, before he became a shipbuilder himself.'?

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In this context, 'apprentice' means 'student'.

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What does the word 'withered' mean in the sentence: 'All of our plants withered and almost died when no one watered them while we were away all month.'?

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In this context, 'withered' means 'dried up'.

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How can you use context clues to understand a new word?

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You can look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text that provide hints about the word's meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'distracted'?

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A synonym for 'distracted' is 'preoccupied'.

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What is an antonym for 'withered'?

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An antonym for 'withered' is 'flourished'.