Context Clues

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What does 'local' mean?

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near our home

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What does 'pack' mean?

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a group

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What does 'bare' mean?

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empty

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What does 'wealthy' mean?

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rich

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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 definition or synonym provided in the sentence.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.