What are context clues?
Context Clues Using Dictionary Definitions

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Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of a word.
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Why are context clues important?
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Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing to look them up in a dictionary.
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What is a dictionary?
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A dictionary is a book or online resource that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.
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How can you use a dictionary to find the meaning of a word?
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You can look up the word in the dictionary by finding the first letter, then the following letters, to locate its definition.
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What is a synonym?
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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
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What is an antonym?
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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
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Give an example of using context clues to understand a word.
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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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