Contextual Clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'illuminate' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The wide, unblinking eyes of an owl __________ the darkness of night.'?

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Illuminate means to light up or make something visible.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does 'bargain' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Jamie was impressed with the bargain he got on his new television'?

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Bargain means a surprisingly cheap price or a good deal.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'grumbled' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Lena stumbled out of bed sleepily and grumbled about her upcoming maths test'?

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Grumbled means to complain or murmur in a low voice.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'fond' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The students were very fond of the gentle guide dog'?

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Fond means to have a liking for someone or something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'solitary' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Some owls have lifelong mates, but most keep to themselves and lead __________ lives.'?

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Solitary means living alone or being alone.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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How can you use contextual clues to understand a new word?

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You can look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text that give hints about the word's meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an example of a synonym for 'complained'?

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An example of a synonym for 'complained' is 'grumbled'.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an example of a sentence using the word 'illuminate'?

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The streetlights illuminate the path at night.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is an example of a sentence using the word 'fond'?

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She is very fond of her pet cat.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4