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 unknown words.

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What does the word 'drenched' mean in the sentence: 'I came home drenched'?

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Wet.

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What does the word 'thrill' mean in the sentence: 'That roller coaster was a thrill'?

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Exciting.

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What does the word 'shared' mean in the sentence: 'I shared the cake with my friends'?

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To divide and share out to others while keeping a portion for myself.

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What does the word 'polite' mean in the sentence: 'Jack is polite'?

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Having good manners.

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What does the word 'recall' mean in the sentence: 'I can't recall that man's name'?

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Remember.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They help you figure out the meaning of new or difficult words.

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The puppy was so playful, it was bouncing around like a ball,' the phrase 'bouncing around' helps you understand that 'playful' means full of fun.

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What is a synonym for 'exciting'?

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Thrilling.

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What is an antonym for 'rude'?

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Polite.