Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?

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Excited.

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What does 'irate' mean based on context clues?

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Angry.

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What does 'meticulous' mean based on context clues?

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Thorough and precise.

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What does 'truncated' mean based on context clues?

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Cut short.

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What does 'gregarious' mean based on context clues?

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Sociable and outgoing.

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They provide hints about the meanings of unknown words, making it easier to understand the text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help improve vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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What type of context clue is 'angrily smashed' in the sentence about the clown?

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An example of a descriptive context clue.