Context Clues

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What does 'recall' mean?

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Remember

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What does 'locate' mean?

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Find

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What does 'thrill' mean?

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Exciting

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What does 'evaded' mean?

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Escaped from

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What does 'sturdy' mean?

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Strong

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using the sentence: 'The puppy was very playful, always jumping around and wagging its tail.' The word 'playful' can be understood through the actions described.