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 needing a dictionary.

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What does 'spotless' mean in the sentence: 'My car was messy and cluttered this morning, but I cleaned it so now it is spotless.'?

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Very clean.

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What does 'hilarious' mean in the sentence: 'Mrs. Jolley is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at her jokes and stories.'?

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Funny.

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What does 'nutritious' mean in the sentence: 'You must eat nutritious food to stay healthy and strong!'?

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Healthy.

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What does 'parched' mean in the sentence: 'I drank 2 bottles of water because I was so parched.'?

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Thirsty.

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What does 'polite' mean in the sentence: 'Charles is so polite. He is kind and always says please and thank you.'?

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Kind.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The weather was frigid, so we wore our warmest coats,' the word 'frigid' is a context clue for very cold.

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What is a synonym for 'hilarious'?

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Funny.