Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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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 does 'brusque' mean?

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Brusque means being abrupt or rude in manner.

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What is the meaning of 'foliage'?

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Foliage refers to the leaves of plants, especially when they are colorful in autumn.

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What does 'picturesque' mean?

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Picturesque means visually attractive, like a picture.

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What does 'precariously' mean?

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Precariously means in a way that is not securely held or in position; dangerously.

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What is a tariff?

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A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to understand the overall message.

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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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Give an example of using context clues to find the meaning of a word.

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If the sentence says, 'The weather was so frigid that we had to wear heavy coats,' the word 'frigid' can be understood as very cold.