4th grade Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue explains the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

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What is an example clue?

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An example clue provides specific instances or examples to help clarify the meaning of a word.

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What is a synonym clue?

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A synonym clue uses a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym clue?

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An antonym clue uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What does 'perspiration' mean?

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Perspiration means sweat.

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What does 'disheveled' mean?

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Disheveled means messy or untidy.

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What does 'murmur' mean?

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Murmur means a soft sound like a whisper.

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What does 'squinted' mean?

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Squinted means to partly close the eyes to see better.

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What does 'railed' mean?

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Railed means to shout or complain angrily.