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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What does the word 'complex' mean in the context of a recipe?

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Difficult; it means the recipe has many ingredients and rules.

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If someone 'adores' another person, how do they feel about them?

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They feel love and deep affection for that person.

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What does 'envious' mean?

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Jealous; it means wanting what someone else has.

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What is a 'novice' in sports?

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A beginner; someone who is new and has little experience.

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What does 'congested' mean when describing a parking lot?

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Crowded; it means there are too many cars in the parking lot.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They help you figure out the meaning of new words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes a word or gives an example of it.

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What does the word 'difficult' mean?

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Hard to do or understand.

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If a recipe is described as 'easy', what does that mean?

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It means the recipe is simple and not hard to follow.