Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'disdain' mean?

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To have a strong dislike for something.

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What does the word 'allotted' mean?

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Allowed or assigned.

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What does the word 'sever' mean?

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To separate or cut off.

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What does the word 'conspicuous' mean?

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Easily noticed or obvious.

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What does the word 'sweltered' mean?

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To suffer from extreme heat.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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If a sentence says 'The car was very fast, it was like a rocket,' the phrase 'like a rocket' helps define 'fast'.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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If a sentence says 'Unlike her cheerful sister, she was quite gloomy,' the word 'unlike' indicates a contrast that helps define 'gloomy'.