4th grade Context Clues

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What does the word 'disheveled' mean?

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messy

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What does the word 'squinted' mean?

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partly closed

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What is a 'murmur'?

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A soft sound like a whisper.

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What does 'perspiration' mean?

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sweat

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What does the word 'trek' mean?

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journey

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

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definition

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What is an example of a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What is an example of an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a 'definition clue'?

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A type of context clue that explains the meaning of a word.