6th Grade Context Clues

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What does 'ecstatic' mean in the context of happiness?

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Ecstatic means excited or extremely happy.

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What does 'navigate' mean in the context of guiding or directing?

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Navigate means to find one's way or to guide through a route.

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What does 'summaries' mean in relation to books?

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Summaries encapsulate or sum up the main parts of a book.

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What does 'adroit' mean in the context of skill?

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Adroit means skillful or proficient in using the hands or mind.

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What does 'stationary' mean in the context of movement?

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Stationary means staying in one place or not moving.

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What are context clues?

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

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose is to help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' to explain 'ecstatic'.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using the word 'sad' to contrast with 'ecstatic'.