Context Clues Practice

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What does 'shabby' mean?

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run down because of age

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What does 'jagged' mean?

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sharp and uneven

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What does 'splendidly' mean?

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beautifully

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What does 'elegance' mean?

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gracefully

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What does 'queasy' mean?

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feeling sick to your stomach

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What are context clues?

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Hints in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes how something looks or feels.

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What does 'fabric' refer to?

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Material made from weaving threads together.

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What does 'surface' mean?

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The outer or top layer of something.