Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What does 'afraid' mean?

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Feeling scared or frightened.

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What does 'envious' mean?

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Feeling jealous of someone else's possessions or qualities.

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What is an 'aroma'?

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A pleasant smell, often related to food.

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What does 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or seen.

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Very tiring and demanding.

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

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences for hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'scared'?

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Afraid.