Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you 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 meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very energetic, bouncing around the room,' the word 'energetic' can be understood as 'full of energy' from the context.

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What does the word 'glistening' mean in the sentence, 'The glistening water sparkled in the sunlight'?

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It means shining or sparkling.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations that are nearby.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence, 'The frigid air made everyone shiver'?

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It means very cold.

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How can you use context clues to guess the meaning of 'exhausted' in the sentence, 'After running the marathon, she felt exhausted'?

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You can guess it means very tired because of the context of running a marathon.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that gives the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.