Unknown Words

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What does the word 'unknown' mean?

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Not known or familiar; something that is not recognized or identified.

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What is a synonym for 'unknown'?

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Unfamiliar.

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What does 'context' mean in understanding unknown words?

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The words or sentences surrounding an unknown word that help to determine its meaning.

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How can you use a dictionary to find the meaning of an unknown word?

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By looking up the word in the dictionary to find its definition, pronunciation, and usage.

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What is a 'root word'?

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The base part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What is a 'suffix'?

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A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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'Joyful' means full of joy.

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What does 'infer' mean when reading?

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To make an educated guess about the meaning of an unknown word based on context clues.

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What are 'context clues'?

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Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of an unknown word.