Context Clues

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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 unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'award' mean?

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A prize given for achievement.

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What does 'glum' mean?

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Sad or gloomy.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on context clues and reasoning.

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What does 'drenched' mean?

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Wet or soaked.

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What does 'sufficient' mean?

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Enough; adequate.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a sentence that describes how someone feels to understand a new word.