Context Clues 3rd grade

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What does the word 'illuminate' mean?

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to brighten with light

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What does the word 'coward' mean?

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one who is not brave

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What does the word 'crave' mean?

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to have a strong desire for

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What does the word 'tremble' mean?

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to shake

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What does the word 'demolish' mean?

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to destroy

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using the sentence: 'The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail happily.' The word 'friendly' helps you understand that the dog is nice.