Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'flee' mean?

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To run away from a place or situation.

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What does 'novice' mean?

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A beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity.

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What does 'vivid' mean?

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Bright and clear; producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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What does 'palatial' mean?

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Like a palace; large and luxurious.

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Extremely tiring and demanding.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The weather was so hot that we felt like we were in an oven,' the phrase 'like we were in an oven' helps you understand that 'hot' means very warm.

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What is a synonym for 'beginner'?

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Novice.

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What is an antonym for 'bright'?

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Dark.