Context Clues Practice 3rd Grade

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What does the word 'patrons' mean in the context of a hotel?

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Paying guests.

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What is a 'spectator'?

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A person who watches.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Friendly and polite.

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What does it mean to 'toil'?

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To do very hard work, tiring work.

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What does 'colossal' mean?

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Extremely large.

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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 unfamiliar 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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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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How can you identify a synonym in a sentence?

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Look for words that have similar meanings or are used in similar contexts.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.