Context Clues 3rd grade

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What does the word 'thrilled' mean?

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Excited

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What does the word 'opponent' mean in a race?

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Challenger

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What does the word 'permit' mean?

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Allow

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Thirsty

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What does the word 'anxious' mean?

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Nervous

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the 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 you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym in the sentence.

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How can you tell if someone is 'excited'?

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They might smile, jump, or talk quickly.

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What does it mean to 'finish' a race?

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To complete the race.