Context Clues Practice

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What does the word ATROCIOUS mean?

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Horrific; extremely bad or unpleasant.

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What does the word LEGITIMATE mean?

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Real; conforming to the law or rules.

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What does the word MATERIALIZED mean?

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Appeared; to come into being or become visible.

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What does the word GRIM mean?

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Terribly sad; harsh or forbidding.

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What does the word CONVICTION mean?

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Strong Belief; a firmly held belief or opinion.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same 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.