Using Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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When you use clues from the text to figure out the meaning of a word.

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What does the word 'sense' mean in the context of a story ending?

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It refers to the meaning or logic behind something.

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What is a synonym for 'cluster'?

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Group.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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To look at the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning of an unknown word.

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What is the best way to find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the sentences around it.

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What does 'slope' mean in a sentence about parking a car?

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An inclined surface or hill.

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Choose the word that fits: Tamea was taking a slow _________ through the park.

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Walk.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'driveway' refer to?

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A place where vehicles are parked, usually leading to a house.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A definition or synonym provided in the same sentence.