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 'giant' mean in the sentence: 'The fifty pound pumpkin was giant in size.'?

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Huge.

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What does 'tragic' mean in the context of a story?

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Disastrous or awful.

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What does 'adored' mean in the sentence: 'Mark said that he adored Rachel'?

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Loved.

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What does 'drenched' mean in the sentence: 'I came home drenched'?

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Wet.

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What does 'grueling' mean in the context of a hike?

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Tiring.

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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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Synonyms or antonyms 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.

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What is a synonym for 'small'?

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Tiny.