The Outsiders- Using Context Clues

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What are the 4 types of context clues you might find in a text?

examples, evidence (or details/explanation), synonyms, antonyms

“He liked fights, blondes, and for some unfathomable reason, school” (10). What does unfathomable mean?

unbelievable

“‘Nice-lookin’ bruise you got there, kid.’ I touched my cheek gingerly. ‘ Really?’ (12). What does gingerly mean here?

carefully

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