Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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What does the word 'parched' mean in the sentence: 'I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.'?

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In this context, 'parched' means 'thirsty'.

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What does the word 'sever' mean in the sentence: 'Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.'?

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In this context, 'sever' means 'to separate'.

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What does the word 'frugal' mean in the sentence: 'Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.'?

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In this context, 'frugal' means 'thrifty'.

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What does the word 'tragic' mean in the sentence: 'The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.'?

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In this context, 'tragic' means 'disastrous' or 'awful'.

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What does the word 'allotted' mean in the sentence: 'Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.'?

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In this context, 'allotted' means 'allowed'.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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You can identify context clues by looking for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.