Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'monotonous' mean in the context of work?

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Monotonous means boring or repetitive, often referring to tasks that are the same over and over.

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What does the word 'garrulous' mean?

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Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

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What does 'meticulously' imply about how something is done?

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Meticulously implies that something is done with great attention to detail and care.

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What does 'haphazard' mean?

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Haphazard means lacking any obvious principle of organization; disorganized.

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How can context clues help in understanding the word 'spring' in a sentence?

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Context clues can provide hints about whether 'spring' refers to a season, a movement, or an object based on surrounding words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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What is the difference between a direct definition and context clues?

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A direct definition explicitly states the meaning of a word, while context clues require readers to infer the meaning from surrounding text.

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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.