Context Clues

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What does the word 'thrill' mean?

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Exciting

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What does the word 'locate' mean?

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Find

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What does the word 'ancient' mean?

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Very old

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What does the word 'marsh' mean?

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Wet land

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What does the word 'evaded' mean?

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Escaped from

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unknown word that give hints.

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What does the word 'excited' mean?

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Feeling very happy or enthusiastic.