Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'adamant' mean in the context of a sentence?

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Stubborn; refusing to change one's mind.

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What does 'monotonous' mean?

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Boring; lacking in variety and interest.

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What does 'stationary' mean?

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Staying in one place; not moving.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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How can you identify the meaning of a word using context clues?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning.

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What does the word 'bark' mean in the context of trees?

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The covering of a tree.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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What does the word 'eye' refer to in the context of a storm?

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The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.

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What is a synonym for 'stubborn'?

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Adamant.