STAAR Context Clues Review

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What does 'wistfully' mean?

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With sadness.

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What does 'donned' mean?

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Put on.

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What is an antonym context clue for 'refined'?

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Let his hair run wild.

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What does 'prevalent' mean?

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Widespread.

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What does 'lure' mean?

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Tempt.

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps to understand the meaning of a word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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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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They provide hints about the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To infer the meaning of unknown words and enhance comprehension.