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 words they don't know, making reading easier.

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What does the word 'irritated' mean in the sentence: 'Mary becomes irritated quickly when people tease her'?

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It means she feels angry or annoyed.

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What does the word 'permit' mean in the sentence: 'Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television'?

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It means to allow or give permission.

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What does the word 'giant' mean in the sentence: 'The fifty pound pumpkin was giant in size'?

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It means very large or huge.

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What does the word 'attractive' mean in the sentence: 'The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes'?

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It means beautiful or pleasing to look at.

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What does the word 'glum' mean in the sentence: 'When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do, he became glum'?

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It means sad or unhappy.

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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 puppy was very playful, always jumping around and wagging its tail,' the word 'playful' is explained by the actions of jumping and wagging.

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What is a synonym for 'angry'?

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Irritated.