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What are context clues?
 
Words that give hints to the meaning of a word
 
Definitions of word
 
School words
 
Transitions like FANBOYS
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Synonym: thrilled, excited Clues: amusement park, best ride ever
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Synonym: grow stronger, do very well Clues: new school, rated the best
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Synonym: cover-up, hide Clues: don't want her mom to know
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Synonyms: many choices Clues: usually few flavors, now many
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Synonyms: exactly Clues: only reason to finish, busy night
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Synonyms: scary, frightening Clues: complete darkness, howling wind
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Synonyms: not entirely honest, tricking Clues: tricked in the past
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Synonyms: extremely old Clues: old vase, time of dinosaurs
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Synonyms: kept in good condition, prevented from being ruined Clues: safe place, doesn't break
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Synonyms: old, creaky, worn Clues: old house, fall over
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Synonyms: tightened Clues: stormed out of room, sister's fault
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Synonyms: unlikely, probably won't happen Clues: although possible, never lost
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Synonyms: sparkled, shined Clues: sparked, sunshine
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Synonyms: imitate, mock Clues: under my breath, disrespectful
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Synonyms: apparent, evident, easily understood Clues: only one in bathroom
What should you look for when trying to figure out the meaning of a word?
 
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synonyms/antonyms
 
examples and definitions
 
words you know and pictures
What is a synonym?
a word that has the same meaning as another word
What is an anyonym?
a word that has the opposite meaning of another word
Give an example of a synonym for angry.
mad, etc.
Give an example of a synonym for smart.
intelligent, etc
Give an example of an antonym of fast.
slow
Give an example of an antonym for cold.
hot
Give an antonym for old.
new, young
After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt COMPASSION or pity for their suffering. What does compassion mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the word "pity" tells us that compassion means to have understanding for.
Miss Braun ADMONISHED her students and they knew they were in hot water for their actions. What does admonished mean? How do you know?
In the this sentence the words "in hot water" tells us that admonished means cautioned or scolded.
Hensley was RELUCTANT to take the job as captain of the team. He was afraid that the time it would take would hurt his grades. On the other hand, Eden was eager for the change to be the captain. What does RELUCTANT mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the words "on the other hand" and "eager" tell us that Eden feels the opposite of Hensley, therefore, reluctant means uncertain or cautious.
What does the capitalized word mean?: A BANQUET of roasted meat was served after the duke's marriage.
 
dinner
 
fire
 
yummy
 
fork
What does the capitalized word mean?: They COMPOSED a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort.
 
wrote
 
sang
 
bought
 
wanted
What does the capitalized word mean?: The TRAGIC ending to the story made the woman cry.
 
sad
 
impossible
 
dumb
 
long
What does the capitalized word mean?: The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargin.
 
good price
 
car for kids
 
colorful car
 
expensive deal
What does the capitalized word mean?: The pioneers who had ENDURED the long winter welcomed the warm spring.
 
survived
 
missed
 
closed
 
wanted
Mr. Wyatt was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an EXTENSIVE selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!" What does EXTENSIVE mean?
 
large amount
 
not enough
 
having no color
 
costing lots of money
The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? What does FABRICATION mean?
 
fake
 
funny
 
full of long words
 
made of cloth
My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?
 
fearful
 
energetic
 
happy
 
sad
Stealing is an infraction, or the act of breaking the law. What does the word infraction mean?
 
The act of breaking the law
 
A ticket
 
Detention
A volunteer firefighter works for no pay. What does the word volunteer mean?
 
Someone who works for no pay
 
A firefighter
 
Someone who is paid
Eman was suspicious when the clown handed her a box. But her GULLIBLE little sister opened it anyway. What does the word gullible mean?
 
trusting
 
doomed
 
sad
 
careful
Instead of a grimace, Violet had a big smile across her face. What does the word grimace mean?
 
frown
 
hat
 
grin
 
mask
Ricardo is quite versatile. He is a good athlete, a top student, and a gourmet chef. What does the word versatile mean?
 
having many different skills
 
boring
 
happy
 
having no skills
"Can you locate the state of Ohio?" Miss Braun asked pointing to the map. The word locate means..,
 
find
 
destroy
 
understand
 
move
Taylor is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. When you instigate something, what do you do?
 
get it started
 
protect it
 
check it out
 
ignore it