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 unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What does 'fractured' mean in the sentence: 'My glasses fractured when I dropped them on the ground'?

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Cracked.

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What does 'distraught' mean in the sentence: 'The teacher was distraught when her computer wouldn't start'?

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Upset.

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What does 'reluctant' mean in the sentence: 'The little boy was reluctant to take a piece of candy'?

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Didn't want to.

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What does 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'Juan was elated when he got an A+ on his math test'?

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Super happy.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples that help explain the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of using context clues to understand a word.

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In the sentence 'The puppy was very playful, always jumping around and wagging its tail,' the word 'playful' can be understood through the actions described.