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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What does the word 'meandered' mean in the sentence: 'I meandered through the mall'?

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Wandered or walked slowly without a specific direction.

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What does 'extremely' mean in the sentence: 'The day was extremely hot'?

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Very; to a great degree.

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What does 'damaged' mean in the sentence: 'He damaged his bike'?

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Wrecked or harmed.

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What does 'alter' mean in the sentence: 'He had to alter his plans'?

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Change or modify.

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What does 'disgusting' mean in the sentence: 'The broccoli was disgusting'?

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Gross or unpleasant.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples that help explain the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'wandered'?

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Meandered.

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What is an antonym for 'extremely'?

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Not very.