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 'lanky' mean?

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Skinny or tall and thin.

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What does 'perched' mean?

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Sitting on a high place.

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What does 'saturated' mean?

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Soaked or very wet.

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What does 'damaged' mean?

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Wrecked or harmed.

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What does 'ruby-colored' mean?

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A shade of red, like a ruby gemstone.

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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 text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym found in the same sentence.

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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 'skinny'?

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Thin.