Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a 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 they don't know.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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If a sentence says, 'The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail,' the word 'friendly' helps you understand that the dog is nice.

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What does the word 'different' mean?

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Not the same as something else.

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What does the word 'years' refer to?

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A unit of time that equals 365 days.

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What does the word 'house' mean?

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A building where people live.

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What does the word 'over' mean in a sentence?

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To go above something.

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What does the word 'America' refer to?

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A continent and country in the Western Hemisphere.

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What is a synonym for 'different'?

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Not alike.

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What is an antonym for 'over'?

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Under.