Use Context Clues for Word Meanings - 2nd Grade Writing
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What should you do after you read the sentence to use context clues correctly?
What should you do after you read the sentence to use context clues correctly?
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Look for nearby clues that tell what the word means. Clues often appear before or after the unknown word.
Look for nearby clues that tell what the word means. Clues often appear before or after the unknown word.
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What is a context clue in a sentence used to help you understand an unknown word?
What is a context clue in a sentence used to help you understand an unknown word?
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A word or phrase nearby that hints at the meaning. Context clues help readers decode unfamiliar words.
A word or phrase nearby that hints at the meaning. Context clues help readers decode unfamiliar words.
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Which part of the text should you read first to figure out a word using sentence-level context?
Which part of the text should you read first to figure out a word using sentence-level context?
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The whole sentence that contains the word. The sentence provides the context for understanding.
The whole sentence that contains the word. The sentence provides the context for understanding.
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Identify the meaning of "relaxed" in: "After the test, Maya felt relaxed and calm."
Identify the meaning of "relaxed" in: "After the test, Maya felt relaxed and calm."
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Not worried; calm. "Calm" directly defines "relaxed" in the sentence.
Not worried; calm. "Calm" directly defines "relaxed" in the sentence.
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Identify the meaning of "tiny" in: "The tiny ant was so small I could barely see it."
Identify the meaning of "tiny" in: "The tiny ant was so small I could barely see it."
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Very small. "So small" explains the meaning of "tiny."
Very small. "So small" explains the meaning of "tiny."
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Identify the meaning of "gloomy" in: "The sky was gloomy, dark, and gray."
Identify the meaning of "gloomy" in: "The sky was gloomy, dark, and gray."
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Dark and sad-looking. "Dark and gray" describe what "gloomy" means.
Dark and sad-looking. "Dark and gray" describe what "gloomy" means.
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Identify the meaning of "strolled" in: "We strolled, or walked slowly, to the park."
Identify the meaning of "strolled" in: "We strolled, or walked slowly, to the park."
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Walked slowly. The phrase after "or" defines "strolled."
Walked slowly. The phrase after "or" defines "strolled."
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Identify the meaning of "fragile" in: "Be careful with the fragile glass because it can break."
Identify the meaning of "fragile" in: "Be careful with the fragile glass because it can break."
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Easily broken. "Can break" shows that fragile means breakable.
Easily broken. "Can break" shows that fragile means breakable.
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Identify the meaning of "exhausted" in: "After running, Leo was exhausted and needed to rest."
Identify the meaning of "exhausted" in: "After running, Leo was exhausted and needed to rest."
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Very tired. "Needed to rest" shows exhaustion means tiredness.
Very tired. "Needed to rest" shows exhaustion means tiredness.
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Identify the meaning of "drenched" in: "I was drenched after the rain soaked my clothes."
Identify the meaning of "drenched" in: "I was drenched after the rain soaked my clothes."
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Very wet. "Rain soaked my clothes" explains "drenched."
Very wet. "Rain soaked my clothes" explains "drenched."
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Identify the meaning of "scolded" in: "Mom scolded me; she spoke sternly because I broke the rule."
Identify the meaning of "scolded" in: "Mom scolded me; she spoke sternly because I broke the rule."
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Spoke angrily to correct someone. "Spoke sternly" and "broke the rule" explain scolding.
Spoke angrily to correct someone. "Spoke sternly" and "broke the rule" explain scolding.
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Identify the meaning of "observe" in: "Please observe the birds and watch quietly."
Identify the meaning of "observe" in: "Please observe the birds and watch quietly."
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Watch carefully. "Watch quietly" defines "observe."
Watch carefully. "Watch quietly" defines "observe."
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Identify the meaning of "assist" in: "Can you assist me and help carry these books?"
Identify the meaning of "assist" in: "Can you assist me and help carry these books?"
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Help. "Help carry" explains what "assist" means.
Help. "Help carry" explains what "assist" means.
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Identify the meaning of "swift" in: "The swift rabbit ran fast across the field."
Identify the meaning of "swift" in: "The swift rabbit ran fast across the field."
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Fast. "Ran fast" shows that swift means quick.
Fast. "Ran fast" shows that swift means quick.
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Identify the meaning of "purchase" in: "Dad will purchase the milk, so he will buy it."
Identify the meaning of "purchase" in: "Dad will purchase the milk, so he will buy it."
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Buy. "He will buy it" defines "purchase."
Buy. "He will buy it" defines "purchase."
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