Context Clue Practice

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What does 'timid' mean in the context of a mouse?

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Scared

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What does 'bold' mean in the context of a superhero?

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Brave

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What does 'scolded' mean in the context of a child being reprimanded?

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Yelled

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What does 'quarreled' mean in the context of siblings?

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Argued

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What does 'self-centered' mean in the context of a YouTube star?

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Caring about themself/selfish

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What are context clues?

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

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help you understand the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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In the sentence 'The timid mouse was scared of the angry cat,' the word 'angry' helps you understand that 'timid' means 'scared.'

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What does 'angry' mean in the context of a cat?

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Feeling strong displeasure or hostility.