7.2B - Context Clues (STAAR)

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What does 'outcast' mean?

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Rejected

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What does 'confiscated' mean?

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Taken

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What does 'wistfully' mean?

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With sadness

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What does 'profusion' mean?

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Abundance

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What does 'engaged' mean in the context of interesting conversation?

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Involved or interested in a conversation.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'rejected'?

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Outcast

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What is an antonym for 'confiscated'?

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Returned

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To deduce or conclude information from the surrounding text.