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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What does 'diligent' mean?

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Hard working.

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What does 'hilarious' mean?

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Funny.

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What does 'vacant' mean?

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Empty.

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What does 'elated' mean?

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Super happy.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the same sentence.

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What does 'catch' mean in the sentence 'Can you CATCH the baseball?'

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To grab or seize something.

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What is a synonym for 'funny'?

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Hilarious.

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What is an antonym for 'lazy'?

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Diligent.