Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information 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 'conspicuous' mean based on context clues?

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Easily noticed.

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What does 'meticulously' imply when used in a sentence?

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Working very carefully.

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What does 'adamant' mean in the context of insisting on something?

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Stubborn.

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

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Excited.

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What does 'countless' refer to in terms of quantity?

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Very many.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for descriptive words, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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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 bundled up in warm coats,' the word 'frigid' is explained by the phrase 'bundled up in warm coats.'

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What is a synonym for 'stubborn' based on context clues?

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Determined.