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 the word 'topple' mean in the sentence: 'The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.'?

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To fall over.

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What does the word 'cruel' mean in the sentence: 'The cruel man broke into the house and took the tv.'?

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Mean.

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What does the word 'coax' mean in the sentence: 'Maria tried to coax the bird back with some treats.'?

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To persuade or persist.

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What does the word 'doze' mean in the sentence: 'My grandfather will doze during television shows when he is tired.'?

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To nap.

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What does the word 'local' mean in the sentence: 'We bought our groceries at a store that gets food from local farms.'?

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Near our home.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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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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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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It improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym for 'persuade'?

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Coax.