☆ Context Clues ☆

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What does 'wealthy' mean?

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rich

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What does 'numeral' mean?

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number

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What does 'dashed' mean?

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ran quickly

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What does 'helpless' mean?

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could not help itself

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What does 'bare' mean?

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empty

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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The cat was very noisy, meowing loudly all night.