Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of words without needing to look them up, enhancing comprehension.

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What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress'?

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In this context, 'trifle' means 'little thing'.

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What does the word 'truncated' mean in the context of the sentence: 'I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended'?

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In this context, 'truncated' means 'cut short'.

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What does the word 'frugal' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons'?

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In this context, 'frugal' means 'thrifty'.

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What does the word 'foliage' refer to in the sentence: 'We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage'?

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In this context, 'foliage' refers to 'leaves'.

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What does the word 'arid' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid'?

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In this context, 'arid' means 'dry' or 'lacking moisture'.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, allowing readers to make educated guesses and improve their overall understanding of the text.