Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers 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 does the word 'hurry' mean in the sentence: 'Megan needs to hurry, or she will be late.'?

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To move quickly.

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What does 'bought' mean in the sentence: 'I saved my money and BOUGHT flowers for my mom.'?

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Purchased.

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What does 'sudden' mean in the sentence: 'The SUDDEN storm was a surprise.'?

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Without warning.

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What does 'listen' mean in the sentence: 'If you don't listen to the directions, you won't know what to do.'?

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To pay attention to sound.

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What does 'certain' mean in the sentence: 'I was CERTAIN I would do well on the test.'?

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Sure.

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How can you use context clues to understand a new word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word for hints about its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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What is a synonym?

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