Context Clues - 4th 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 does 'hilarious' mean?

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Hilarious means very funny.

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What does 'reluctant' mean?

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Reluctant means not wanting to do something.

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What does 'fractured' mean?

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Fractured means broken or cracked.

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What does 'mocked' mean?

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Mocked means made fun of someone.

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What does 'rummage' mean?

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Rummage means to search through something in a messy way.

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How can context clues help you?

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Context clues can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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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.