Context Clues 3rd grade

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What does the word 'eerie' mean?

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Mysterious or scary.

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What does 'fractured' mean in the context of an arm injury?

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Broke.

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What does 'tropical' mean when describing an area?

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A place that is very hot.

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What does 'clarify' mean?

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To explain.

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What does 'uncovered' mean when finding something?

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Found.

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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 an explanation clue?

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A sentence that describes or explains a word.

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What is a synonym for 'explain'?

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Clarify.

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What is a synonym for 'found'?

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Uncovered.