Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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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 an example of a context clue?

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If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very energetic, always jumping around,' the word 'energetic' can be understood as 'full of energy' from the context.

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What does the word 'glistening' mean in the sentence: 'The glistening water sparkled in the sunlight'?

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It means shining or sparkling.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'happy' that you might find as a context clue?

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Joyful.

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What does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence: 'The enormous elephant walked through the jungle'?

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It means very large.

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What is an antonym for 'difficult' that could help you understand its meaning?

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Easy.

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What does the phrase 'as bright as a button' suggest about something?

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It suggests that something is very bright or cheerful.

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What is a context clue in the sentence: 'The weather was so cold that I needed to wear a heavy coat'?

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The phrase 'heavy coat' suggests that it is very cold.