Context Clues

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What does 'bare' mean?

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empty

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What does 'dashed' mean?

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ran quickly

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What does 'redo' mean?

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do it again

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What does 'local' mean?

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near our home

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What does 'moment' mean?

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bit of time

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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 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 in the sentence.

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How can pictures help with context clues?

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They can show what a word means through visual representation.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.