Context Clues Practice!

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What does 'abhorrent' mean?

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Horrible; something that is disgusting or repulsive.

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What does 'mundane' mean?

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Boring; something that is ordinary and not exciting.

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What does 'affordable' mean?

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A reasonable price that can be managed.

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What does 'frantic' mean?

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Upset; feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry.

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What does 'punctual' mean?

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On time; arriving or doing something at the expected time.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify context clues?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations in the surrounding text.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.