Context Clues

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What does 'fib' mean?

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lie

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What does 'cot' mean?

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bed

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What does 'grin' mean?

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smile

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What does 'dim' mean?

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low

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What does 'pit' mean?

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seed

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the 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 using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'happy' mean?

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Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.