Context Clues Check - Up 3rd Grade

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What is a bank?

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A place to invest or store money.

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What does 'frantic' mean?

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Troubled.

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What does 'precious' mean?

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Expensive.

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What does 'vast' mean?

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Large.

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What does 'attempt' mean?

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Try to do something.

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What is a context clue?

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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 readers figure out the meaning of unknown 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 'invest' mean?

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To put money into something to earn more money.

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What does 'deposit' mean?

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To put money into a bank account.