Context Clues

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What does the word 'thrive' mean?

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stay healthy

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What does the word 'dispute' mean?

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argument

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What does the word 'labored' mean?

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worked

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What does the word 'bared' mean?

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showed

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What does the word 'boisterous' mean?

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noisy and wild

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the 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 without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.