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 unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of new words without using a dictionary.

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What does the word 'quick' mean in the sentence: 'The cheetah was quick'?

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Fast.

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What does the word 'particle' mean in the sentence: 'He didn't leave a single particle of dust'?

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Piece.

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What does the word 'damaged' mean in the sentence: 'He damaged his bike'?

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Wrecked.

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What does the word 'glimmering' mean in the sentence: 'The ring was glimmering'?

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Shiny.

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What does the word 'ruby-colored' mean in the sentence: 'She wore a ruby-colored dress'?

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Red.

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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text.

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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.