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 'jovial' mean?

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Happy or cheerful.

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What does 'tropical' refer to?

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A place that is very hot, usually near the equator.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What does 'gigantic' mean?

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Very large or huge.

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What does 'eliminate' mean?

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To delete or remove something.

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What does 'permit' mean?

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To allow someone to do something.

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How can context clues help you?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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In the sentence 'The dog was very large, much bigger than a puppy,' the word 'large' helps you understand 'gigantic.'

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What is the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad.