Context Clues

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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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What does the word 'hilarious' mean in the sentence: 'Mrs. Jolley is hilarious.'?

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Funny.

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What does the word 'permit' mean in the sentence: 'My class begged me to permit them to play games.'?

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Allow.

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What does the word 'polite' mean in the sentence: 'Katie is so polite.'?

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Kind.

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What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'Mrs. Forsyth was elated.'?

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Happy.

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What does the word 'grueling' mean in the sentence: 'The long, steep hike was grueling.'?

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Hard.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful.

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What is an antonym for 'mean'?

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Kind.