Context Clues Practice

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What does 'timid' mean?

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Timid means feeling shy or nervous.

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What is a synonym for 'stroll'?

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A synonym for 'stroll' is 'walk'.

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What should you do when you see an unknown word?

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You should read the sentences around it to find context clues.

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What is a curator?

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A curator is a person responsible for looking after a museum's collection.

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What are definition context clues?

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Definition context clues give you the definition of the unknown word.

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What does 'nervous' mean?

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Nervous means feeling anxious or worried.

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What is an antonym for 'timid'?

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An antonym for 'timid' is 'brave'.

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a synonym?

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An example of a synonym is 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess based on clues in the text.