Context Clues (Vocabulary)

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

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covered

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What is the meaning of the word 'immense'?

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giant

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Define 'Context clues'.

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hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Front

What words give you clues to the meaning of 'perturbed'?

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sounding annoyed, too

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What is the meaning of the word 'vermin'?

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pests

Front

What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'enormous' imply in a sentence?

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It suggests something very large or massive.

Front

How can you infer the meaning of a word you don't know?

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By looking at the words and sentences around it for hints.

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What does the word 'annoyed' mean in context?

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Feeling displeased or irritated.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.