Context Clues-4th Grade

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To guess or conclude based on evidence or reasoning.

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What does 'accuse' mean?

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To blame someone for doing something wrong.

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What does 'conclude' mean?

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To bring something to an end or finish.

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What does 'clarify' mean?

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To explain something in a way that makes it easier to understand.

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What does 'simplify' mean?

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To make something easier to understand or do.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using a sentence that describes how something looks or acts to understand a new word.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct observation.

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What does it mean to 'blame' someone?

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To hold someone responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing.