Context clues

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What does 'allocated' mean?

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assigned or set aside

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What is a 'tradition'?

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handing down a culture's beliefs from parent to child

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What does 'environment' refer to?

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the things and conditions that are all around me

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What does 'dove' mean in the context of a bird?

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to plunge head first into water

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What is 'navigation'?

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the act of setting a course for a trip

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same 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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words and improve comprehension.