Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'jeer' mean?

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To yell at or speak at rudely.

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What does 'fractured' mean in a sentence?

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To break.

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What does 'boisterous' mean?

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Noisy and wild.

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What does 'quenched' mean?

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To put out.

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What does 'uncanny' mean?

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Strange or amazing.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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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 is it important to understand context clues?

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It improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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An explicit context clue that directly explains the word.