Context Clues: Part 1

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases 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 does the word 'pen' mean in the context of a fenced area?

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An area enclosed by a fence.

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What does the word 'beat' mean when talking about scores?

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Got a higher score.

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What does the word 'suit' mean when someone says 'to suit someone'?

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To please someone.

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What does the word 'ring' mean when referring to jewelry?

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A piece of jewelry worn on a finger.

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What does the word 'fired' mean in a job context?

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Forced to leave a job.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes how something is used or what it looks like.

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What does the word 'bark' mean when talking about a tree?

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The outer covering of a tree.