Context Clues 3rd grade

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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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What does the word 'jump' mean in the sentence: 'Poison dart frogs can leap from tree to tree'?

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To move quickly off the ground by pushing with the legs.

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What does 'aroma' mean in the sentence: 'The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water'?

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A pleasant smell.

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What does 'anxious' mean in the sentence: 'His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark'?

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Feeling worried or nervous.

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What does 'uncovered' mean in the sentence: 'I uncovered a ball of twine'?

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To find something that was hidden.

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What does 'jabber' mean in the sentence: 'When she began to jabber, everyone ignored her'?

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To speak quickly and in a way that is hard to understand.

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How can context clues help you while reading?

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They can help you figure out the meaning of new words.

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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 'nervous' mean?

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Feeling worried or anxious.

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What is a synonym for 'found'?

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Discovered.