Context Clues

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What does 'pack' mean?

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A group.

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What does 'dashed' mean?

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Ran quickly.

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What does 'local' mean?

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Near our home.

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What does 'redo' mean?

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Do it again.

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What does 'helpless' mean?

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Couldn't help itself.

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unknown word.

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What does 'glistening' mean in the sentence: 'The water was glistening in the sun'?

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Shining or sparkling.