Context clues for 3rd grade

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'commenced' mean in the sentence: 'The Modern Olympics commenced in 1986'?

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'Commenced' means 'began'.

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What does 'sweltered' mean in the sentence: 'The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun'?

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'Sweltered' means 'burned' or 'suffered from extreme heat'.

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What is a direct definition context clue?

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A direct definition context clue is when a word is defined right in the sentence.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is using a synonym or antonym in the sentence to help understand a new word.

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What does 'brawn' mean in the sentence: 'Marvel Woman is famous for her brawn'?

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'Brawn' means 'strength'.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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You can look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does 'evade' mean in the sentence: 'The rabbit managed to evade the fox'?

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'Evade' means 'escape'.