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 'plummeted' mean in the sentence: 'The chewing gum plummeted to the ground'?

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Fell quickly or dropped down.

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What does 'famished' mean in the sentence: 'Ms. Hallett was famished by dinnertime'?

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Hungry.

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What does 'versatile' mean in the sentence: 'Emily is more versatile'?

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Having many abilities.

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What does 'grueling' mean in the sentence: 'The long hike was grueling'?

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Hard or exhausting.

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What does 'parched' mean in the sentence: 'I was so parched'?

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Thirsty.

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

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the text.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better.

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What is a synonym for 'hard'?

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Difficult.