Context Clues - 4th Grade

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What does the word 'resemble' mean?

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look like

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What does 'uncouth' mean?

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rude

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What does 'aroma' refer to?

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smell

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What does 'confined' mean?

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closed in

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What does 'clarify' mean?

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explain

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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 readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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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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How can you use context clues to find the meaning of a word?

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Look at the words and sentences around the unknown word.