Context Clues

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Hints an author provides to clarify a difficult word.

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context clues

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____ is what you know about something, applied to what you read.

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prior knowledge

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Word with opposite meaning:

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Antonym

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Unknown word while reading: What to do first?

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Look for clues in the sentence

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They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby, smiling for days. Ecstatic means:

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Excited

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Many Northern birds migrate for winter and return in spring. Migrate means _____________.

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Move away

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Definition of 'jovial': Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing.

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happy

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Definition of 'lethargic': Diane was lethargic and didn’t have the energy to get out of bed.

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Tired

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Meaning of 'obedient' in context: The obedient child always followed her mother's requests, brushed her teeth, and went to bed without reminders.

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Followed her mother's requests

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Meaning of 'feeble' in context: She offered a feeble excuse for her late work.

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Weak