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 'afraid' mean?

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Feeling scared or frightened.

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What does 'congested' mean in the context of a parking lot?

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Crowded or filled with too many cars.

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What does 'drenched' mean?

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Soaked or very wet.

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What does 'grueling' mean?

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Very tiring or exhausting.

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What does 'adored' mean?

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Loved very much.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A word that describes how someone feels, like 'afraid' helps you understand that something is scary.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'crowded'?

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Congested.