Context Clues 3rd grade

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What does the word 'nocturnal' mean?

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Nocturnal means awake at night.

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What does the word 'eerie' mean?

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Eerie means mysterious or scary.

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What does the word 'frigid' mean?

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Frigid means very cold.

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What does the word 'gaze' mean?

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Gaze means to look steadily.

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Parched means very thirsty.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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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 unknown word that give hints about its meaning.

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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 in the same sentence.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps you understand what you read better.

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What does the word 'mysterious' mean?

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Mysterious means something that is difficult to understand or explain.