Context clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'vital' mean?

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Essential or important; necessary for life.

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Use 'vital' in a sentence.

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She played a vital role in the school play.

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What does the word 'scarce' mean?

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In short supply; not enough to meet demand.

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Use 'scarce' in a sentence.

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Food was scarce during the drought.

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What does 'unexpected' mean?

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Not expected or foreseen; surprising.

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Use 'unexpected' in a sentence.

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We have an unexpected visitor. Your uncle just arrived from New York.

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What does the word 'rectify' imply?

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To correct or make right.

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Use 'rectify' in a sentence.

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The company took steps to rectify the error in their billing system.

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What does 'navigation' mean?

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The act of setting a course for a trip.