Context Clues Practice

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What does 'meek' mean?

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Sad; shy or quiet, not wanting to stand out.

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What does 'mended' mean?

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Fixed; to repair something that is broken.

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What does 'complimentary' mean?

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Free; something that is given without charge.

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What should you NOT look for when using context clues?

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Other unknown words; they do not help you understand the meaning.

Front

What word fits best in the sentence: 'Tamea was taking a slow _________ through the park.'?

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Walk; it means to move at a regular pace.

Front

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 is it important to use context clues?

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They help you figure out the meaning of words you don't know.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Synonyms or antonyms in the sentence that give hints about the word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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