Nonsense Context Clue Silliness

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What are swishmors?

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Swishmors are pests, such as rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

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What does flurple mean?

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Flurple means to hate.

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What does groot mean?

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Groot means shy.

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What does bredflee mean?

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Bredflee means a small amount.

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What does cranzood mean?

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Cranzood means ripped apart.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a hint or suggestion in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are nonsense words used in questions?

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Nonsense words are used to challenge students to use context clues to infer meaning.

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How can you determine the meaning of a new word?

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You can determine the meaning of a new word by looking at the surrounding words and sentences for clues.

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What is the purpose of using silly words in sentences?

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The purpose is to encourage creative thinking and to practice using context clues.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.