Context Clues

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What does 'flexible' mean?

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able to bend shape easily

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What does 'labored' mean?

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worked

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What does 'quenched' mean?

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put out

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What does 'concept' mean?

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thought

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What does 'dispute' mean?

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argument

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.