Context Clue Practice STAAR

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What does 'daunting' mean?

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A daunting task is one that would frighten or intimidate someone.

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What is the best definition of 'selfless'?

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Caring more about others.

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What does 'controversy' mean?

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A controversy means having strong disagreements over something.

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What does 'rash' mean in the context of behavior?

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Rash behavior means acting with little thought or consideration.

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What does 'static' mean in the context of intelligence?

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Static means not changing.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues provide hints about the meaning of words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The storm was ferocious, with winds howling like a wolf,' the word 'ferocious' can be understood as fierce or violent.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to enhance comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to deduce or conclude information based on the surrounding text.