Context Clues in Reading

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important in reading?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, improving comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does the word 'congested' mean in the context of a parking lot?

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Crowded; when a place is filled with too many vehicles or people.

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What does 'glimpse' mean?

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A quick look.

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What does 'monotonous' mean in relation to work?

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Boring; repetitive and lacking variety.

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What does 'jovial' mean?

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Happy; cheerful and full of good humor.

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What does 'depleting' mean in the context of natural resources?

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Using up; reducing the amount of something until it is gone.

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How can you use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences for hints about the word's meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example is a synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Jovial.