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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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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know, making reading easier and more enjoyable.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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

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What does the word 'happy' mean in the sentence: 'She was joyful and happy when she received the gift.'?

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In this sentence, 'happy' means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

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What does the word 'sad' mean in the sentence: 'He felt gloomy and sad after losing the game.'?

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In this sentence, 'sad' means feeling unhappy or sorrowful.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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

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You can look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence: 'The enormous elephant walked through the jungle.'?

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In this sentence, 'enormous' means very large or huge.

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What does the word 'tiny' mean in the sentence: 'The tiny ant crawled on the ground.'?

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In this sentence, 'tiny' means very small.