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    The document discusses how context clues can help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words. It provides examples of different types of context clues, such as definitions, examples, synonyms, and antonyms. Readers are encouraged to look for context clues around an unknown word to determine its meaning based on how it is used in the sentence.

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    The document discusses how context clues can help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words. It provides examples of different types of context clues, such as definitions, examples, synonyms, and antonyms. Readers are encouraged to look for context clues around an unknown word to determine its meaning based on how it is used in the sentence.

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    The document discusses how context clues can help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words. It provides examples of different types of context clues, such as definitions, examples, synonyms, and antonyms. Readers are encouraged to look for context clues around an unknown word to determine its meaning based on how it is used in the sentence.

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    When you read, you often come to

    words you don’t know. One way a reader


    figures out the meaning of a new word
    is by looking for…
    CONTEXT CLUES!
    Context is the setting in which the
    word appears. The context for a
    word can be…
    How can I figure out
    unknown words?

    What is the What part of What other


    passage speech is the words in the
    mostly word? sentence
    about? give you
    clues?
    What part of
    speech is the I am going to
    word?
    sprinkle
    What is What other words flowers on the
    stage.
    the in the sentence
    sentence are clues?
    about?

    a. boil
    b. pink
    c. pound
    d. scatter
    scatter
    What part of
    speech is the The crowd began
    word?
    applauding to
    show they liked
    What other words
    What is
    the in the sentence her performance.
    sentence are clues?
    about?
    a. drawing
    b. calling
    c. clapping
    clapping
    d. actress
    What part of
    speech is the The department
    word?
    store was
    What is What other words advertising the
    newest clothes
    the in the sentence
    sentence are clues?
    about?
    for fall.

    a. showing
    showing
    b. playing
    c. sending
    d. sale
    What part of
    speech is the The building will
    word?
    collapse if
    What is What other words repairs aren’t
    made soon!
    the in the sentence
    sentence are clues?
    about?

    a. pass
    b. stairs
    c. fall
    fall
    d. plow
    What part of
    speech is the After lunch the
    word?
    class was drowsy
    What is What other words and had trouble
    paying attention.
    the in the sentence
    sentence are clues?
    about?

    a. sleepy
    Sleepy
    b. late
    c. medical
    d. hungry
    Let’s take a look at
    specific types of context
    clues.
    An example is given.

    The company needs to increase its’


    revenues.
    revenues For example, it hopes to get
    more money.
    The word is explained.

    Thomas found it hard to gauge,


    gauge or try
    to determine, the speed of the ball.
    There are synonyms.
    The fragile vase shattered because it
    was delicate and frail.
    There are antonyms.

    When the teacher shouted in class


    many idle students then became
    busy.

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