Context Clues

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What does the word 'SHROUDED' mean?

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covered

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What does the word 'DISTRAUGHT' mean?

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upset

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What does the word 'VIGILANT' mean?

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watchful

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What does the word 'SWELTERING' mean?

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very hot

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What does the word 'VERSATILE' mean?

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has many skills

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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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Why are context clues important?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence to help define a word.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To make an educated guess about the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.