Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'palatial' mean?

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'Palatial' means resembling a palace; large and luxurious.

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What does the word 'endured' mean?

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'Endured' means to have survived or to have continued through a difficult situation.

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What does the word 'beverage' mean?

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'Beverage' means a drink, especially one other than water.

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What does the word 'composed' mean?

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'Composed' means to have written or created something, such as a letter or piece of music.

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What does the word 'frigid' mean?

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'Frigid' means extremely cold.

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

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You can look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text that provide hints about the word's meaning.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.