Context Clues Using Dictionary Definitions

Context Clues Using Dictionary Definitions

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3rd Grade

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1.

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What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of a word.

2.

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Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing to look them up in a dictionary.

3.

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Front

What is a dictionary?

Back

A dictionary is a book or online resource that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

4.

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Front

How can you use a dictionary to find the meaning of a word?

Back

You can look up the word in the dictionary by finding the first letter, then the following letters, to locate its definition.

5.

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Front

What is a synonym?

Back

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

6.

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What is an antonym?

Back

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

7.

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Front

Give an example of using context clues to understand a word.

Back

If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very playful, always jumping and running around,' you can guess that 'playful' means full of fun and energy.

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