Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'garrulous' mean?

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Talkative; excessively chatty.

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What does 'abhorred' mean?

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Hated; regarded with disgust.

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What does the word 'surging' imply?

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Increasing rapidly; moving forward with force.

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What does 'belligerent' mean?

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Warlike; inclined to fight or argue.

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What does 'sweltered' mean?

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To suffer from oppressive heat; to be very hot.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'garrulous'?

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Talkative.

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What is an antonym for 'belligerent'?

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Peaceful.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To deduce or conclude information based on surrounding text rather than direct definitions.