Context Clues

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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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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know, making reading easier and more enjoyable.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar 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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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What does the word 'happy' mean?

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Happy means feeling or showing joy or pleasure.

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What does the word 'sad' mean?

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Sad means feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.

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What does the word 'enormous' mean?

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Enormous means very large or huge.

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What does the word 'tiny' mean?

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Tiny means very small.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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If a sentence says, 'The puppy was so playful, it bounced around like a ball,' the word 'playful' can be understood through the context of bouncing.