Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'patrol' mean?

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To watch over or guard an area.

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What does 'oblivious' mean?

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Unaware or not noticing something happening around you.

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What does 'contaminate' mean?

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To make something dirty or unclean.

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What does 'plummeted' mean?

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To fall suddenly and quickly.

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What is an 'ingredient'?

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A type of food that goes into cooking or baking a dish.

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How can context clues help you?

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They help you figure out the meaning of words you don't know.

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What is a synonym for 'watch over'?

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Patrol.

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What is an antonym for 'unaware'?

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Mindful.

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What is a synonym for 'make dirty'?

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Contaminate.