Use Context Clues for Word Meanings - 3rd Grade Writing
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Which context clue type shows a word meaning by comparing it to something else, often with "like" or "as"?
Which context clue type shows a word meaning by comparing it to something else, often with "like" or "as"?
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Comparison clue. Similar things help reveal the word's meaning.
Comparison clue. Similar things help reveal the word's meaning.
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What does the phrase "use sentence-level context" mean when you meet an unknown word?
What does the phrase "use sentence-level context" mean when you meet an unknown word?
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Use nearby words in the same sentence to infer meaning. Context clues are hints within the sentence itself.
Use nearby words in the same sentence to infer meaning. Context clues are hints within the sentence itself.
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Which context clue type uses an example to show what a word means, often with "such as" or "for example"?
Which context clue type uses an example to show what a word means, often with "such as" or "for example"?
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Example clue. Specific instances illustrate the word's meaning.
Example clue. Specific instances illustrate the word's meaning.
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Which context clue type uses a meaning given in the sentence, often with commas or parentheses?
Which context clue type uses a meaning given in the sentence, often with commas or parentheses?
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Definition (restatement) clue. The meaning is directly stated, often set off by punctuation.
Definition (restatement) clue. The meaning is directly stated, often set off by punctuation.
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What is a context clue in a sentence?
What is a context clue in a sentence?
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A word or phrase that helps explain another word. These clues provide hints about unfamiliar words.
A word or phrase that helps explain another word. These clues provide hints about unfamiliar words.
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Choose the meaning of "glum": "He was glum after losing the game, and he did not smile once."
Choose the meaning of "glum": "He was glum after losing the game, and he did not smile once."
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Sad. "Did not smile once" after losing shows sadness.
Sad. "Did not smile once" after losing shows sadness.
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Identify the meaning of "ancient": "The museum had ancient tools from long ago, before cars existed."
Identify the meaning of "ancient": "The museum had ancient tools from long ago, before cars existed."
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Very old. "From long ago, before cars" indicates great age.
Very old. "From long ago, before cars" indicates great age.
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Choose the meaning of "reluctant": "He was reluctant to dive in, so he stood at the edge and waited."
Choose the meaning of "reluctant": "He was reluctant to dive in, so he stood at the edge and waited."
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Not willing. "Stood at the edge and waited" shows hesitation.
Not willing. "Stood at the edge and waited" shows hesitation.
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Choose the meaning of "enormous": "The enormous pumpkin was so big that two kids could not lift it."
Choose the meaning of "enormous": "The enormous pumpkin was so big that two kids could not lift it."
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Very large. "Two kids could not lift it" indicates huge size.
Very large. "Two kids could not lift it" indicates huge size.
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Choose the meaning of "polite": "She said "please" and "thank you," so everyone called her polite."
Choose the meaning of "polite": "She said "please" and "thank you," so everyone called her polite."
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Having good manners. Saying "please" and "thank you" shows good manners.
Having good manners. Saying "please" and "thank you" shows good manners.
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Choose the meaning of "frigid": "The lake was frigid, so we wore coats and gloves near the water."
Choose the meaning of "frigid": "The lake was frigid, so we wore coats and gloves near the water."
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Very cold. "Wore coats and gloves" indicates extreme cold.
Very cold. "Wore coats and gloves" indicates extreme cold.
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Choose the meaning of "rapid": "The rapid river moved fast and splashed over the rocks."
Choose the meaning of "rapid": "The rapid river moved fast and splashed over the rocks."
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Fast-moving. "Moved fast and splashed" describes quick motion.
Fast-moving. "Moved fast and splashed" describes quick motion.
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Choose the meaning of "sturdy": "The sturdy chair did not wobble, even when Dad stood on it."
Choose the meaning of "sturdy": "The sturdy chair did not wobble, even when Dad stood on it."
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Strong. "Did not wobble" when stood on shows strength.
Strong. "Did not wobble" when stood on shows strength.
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Choose the meaning of "vanished": "The rabbit vanished into the bushes, and we could not see it anymore."
Choose the meaning of "vanished": "The rabbit vanished into the bushes, and we could not see it anymore."
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Disappeared. "Could not see it anymore" means it disappeared.
Disappeared. "Could not see it anymore" means it disappeared.
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Which context clue type helps you infer meaning by showing what happens because of something?
Which context clue type helps you infer meaning by showing what happens because of something?
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Cause-and-effect clue. Results or reasons help explain the word's meaning.
Cause-and-effect clue. Results or reasons help explain the word's meaning.
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