Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

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What does the word 'beacon' mean?

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A light as a signal or warning.

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What is the meaning of the word 'bark' in the context of a tree?

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The covering of a tree.

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What does 'distinct' mean in the context of a smell?

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Easily recognized.

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Choose the sentence that uses the word 'sense' in the same way: 'The ending of this story doesn't make any sense.'

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There was no sense to Tom's money-making scheme.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unknown word.

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What is a synonym for 'sense' in the context of understanding?

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Meaning or reason.

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What type of context clue is 'the storm was raging'?

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It provides a clue about the intensity of the situation.