Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without needing a dictionary.

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What does 'unnerving' mean in the sentence: 'The roller coaster ride was so unnerving that I got sick when it was over.'?

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Scary.

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What does 'uncouth' mean in the sentence: 'That guy is very uncouth and always cuts in line at the store.'?

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Rude.

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What does 'vacant' mean in the sentence: 'My next door neighbor's house is vacant, because they moved out last week.'?

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Empty.

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What does 'frigid' mean in the sentence: 'The weather is always frigid at the North Pole.'?

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Freezing.

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What does 'reluctant' mean in the sentence: 'The little boy was reluctant to take a piece of candy because it wasn't his.'?

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Didn't want to.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The frigid weather made everyone wear heavy coats,' the word 'heavy coats' helps you understand that 'frigid' means very cold.

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What is a synonym for 'scary'?

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Frightening.