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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, improving comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'meticulously' mean?

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Meticulously means doing something very carefully and with great attention to detail.

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What does the word 'bark' refer to in the context of trees?

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In the context of trees, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree.

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What does the word 'grueling' mean?

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Grueling means extremely tiring and demanding.

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What does the word 'haphazard' mean?

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Haphazard means lacking any obvious principle of organization; disorganized.

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Parched means extremely thirsty.

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How can you use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word?

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You can look at the surrounding words and sentences to find hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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What is a synonym for 'tiring'?

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A synonym for 'tiring' is 'exhausting'.