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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What does 'sweltered' mean in the context of heat?

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To suffer from intense heat; to be very hot.

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What does 'clarify' mean?

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To make something clear or easier to understand.

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What is a 'tariff'?

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A tax imposed on imported goods.

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What does 'somber' mean?

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Serious, gloomy, or sad.

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What does 'impudent' mean?

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Bold or disrespectful in behavior.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The dog was very frisky, jumping around and playing,' the word 'jumping' helps you understand that 'frisky' means lively.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does 'explain' mean?

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To make something clear by describing it in more detail.