Context Clues

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What does the word 'locate' mean?

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To find something.

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What does the word 'thrill' mean?

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Exciting.

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What does the word 'marsh' mean?

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Wet land.

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What does the word 'ancient' mean?

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Very old.

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What does the word 'evaded' mean?

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Escaped from.

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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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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unknown word.