Context Clues Practice

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the word 'glimpsed' mean?

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Looked.

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What does the word 'mended' mean?

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Fixed.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations found in the surrounding text.

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What does the word 'inference' mean?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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

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Which word fits best in the sentence: 'Tamea was taking a slow _________ through the park.'?

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Walk.

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True or False: Context clues can help you guess the meaning of a word.

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True.

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What is NOT something you look for when using context clues?

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Other unknown words.

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What is a synonym for 'looked'?

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Glimpsed.