Context Clues

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What does 'helpless' mean?

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couldn't help itself

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What does 'slight' mean?

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small

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What does 'bare' mean?

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empty

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What does 'redo' mean?

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do it again

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What does 'local' mean?

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near our home

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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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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using a sentence that describes a word to help understand it.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.