Use Context to Determine Word Meaning

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What does the word 'positive' mean in the context of being cheerful?

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It means upbeat and cheery.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'cart' mean in the context of moving books?

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It means to move or carry.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'chuckle' mean in the context of laughter?

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It means to laugh.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'prepared' mean in the context of being ready for a test?

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It means ready.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'sparkled' mean in the context of a bright dress?

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It means shone.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'context' mean?

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The situation or background in which something is said or done.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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How can context help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context provides clues about how a word is used in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a synonym for 'upbeat'?

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Cheerful.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is an antonym for 'prepared'?

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Unprepared.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'to carry' mean?

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To move something from one place to another.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6