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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meanings of words without needing a dictionary.

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What does the word 'indigo' mean in the sentence: 'The indigo bird’s feathers shone deep blue in the sunlight.'?

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Deep blue.

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What does the word 'prohibited' mean in the sentence: 'Motorboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed.'?

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Not allowed.

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What does the word 'nonchalant' mean in the sentence: 'She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.'?

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Not worried.

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What does the word 'scorching' mean in the sentence: 'It was scorching, and I mean really hot.'?

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Really hot.

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What does the word 'continuously' mean in the sentence: 'She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.'?

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All the time.

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

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'prohibited'?

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Banned.

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What is an example of a sentence using the word 'indigo'?

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The indigo sky at sunset was breathtaking.