Context Clues 4th grade

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What does 'inquisitive' mean?

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Curious or eager for knowledge; asking many questions.

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What does 'earnest' mean?

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Serious and determined; showing sincere effort.

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What does 'pessimistic' mean?

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Having a negative outlook on life; expecting the worst.

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What does 'tenacious' mean?

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Holding firm to a purpose; stubborn.

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What does 'detestable' mean?

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Deserving strong dislike; horrible.

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What is a context clue?

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Hints or information in a 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 readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same 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 synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful.