Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'perturbed' mean based on context clues?

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Disturbed or troubled.

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What does 'haphazard' mean?

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Disorganized or lacking order.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean in the context of happiness?

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Extremely happy or excited.

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What does 'meticulously' mean?

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Doing something very carefully and thoroughly.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Descriptive words that hint at the meaning of a difficult word.

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How can you find the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text.

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What does the word 'spell' mean in the context of time?

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A short, indefinite period of time.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'excited'?

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Ecstatic.