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 'aversion' mean?

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A strong dislike for something.

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What is a 'salutation'?

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A greeting.

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What does 'severe' mean in the context of punishments?

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Harsh or strict.

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What does 'drenched' mean?

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Wet.

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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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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using the sentence around an unknown word to guess its meaning.

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What does 'sense' mean in the context of understanding?

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The ability to understand or make meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'harsh'?

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Severe.

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What does it mean to 'run in the opposite direction'?

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To move away quickly from something.