Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases 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 infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension.

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What does 'indigo' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The indigo bird’s feathers shone deep blue in the sunlight.'?

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Deep blue.

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What does 'prohibited' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Motorboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed.'?

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Not allowed.

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What does 'remorse' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Bill felt remorse, or shame, for using such harsh words.'?

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Shameful.

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What does 'continuously' mean in the context of the sentence: 'She hums continuously, and never stops when I ask her to.'?

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All the time.

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What does 'scorching' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The coffee was scorching, it almost burned my tongue!'?

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Really hot.

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How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' to explain 'joyful'.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using the word 'cold' to explain 'hot'.