Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult word or term.

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What does the word 'terrain' refer to in the context of a sentence?

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Land.

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What does the word 'queasy' imply about Benjamin's condition?

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He felt sick.

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What does the term 'annihilate' mean in the context of the big bad wolf's actions?

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To destroy.

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What does 'nimbly' suggest about Dana's driving?

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She drove quickly.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints to define difficult words or terms.

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What is an example of a context clue in a sentence?

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The word 'sick' in the sentence about Benjamin feeling queasy.

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Why is it important to understand context clues when reading?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined directly in the text?

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Definition context clue.

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What type of context clue involves using synonyms to help understand a word?

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Synonym context clue.