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Unleashing Context Clues: Four Strategies to Master Word Meanings

Understanding unfamiliar words can be made easier by applying context clues like a shark on the hunt! Use these four strategies to decipher meanings: 1) Find a synonym—discover similar words; 2) Identify an antonym—look for opposite meanings; 3) Seek an explanation—look for clarifying sentences; 4) Look for examples—real-life instances that illustrate the word. If a word remains elusive, don't stress—simply continue reading for enhanced clarity. Become a word master with these helpful tactics!

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Unleashing Context Clues: Four Strategies to Master Word Meanings

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  1. Context Clues

  2. To find context clues you have to think like a shark!

  3. You have to look all around to find clues to the meaning of the word!

  4. Use these 4 strategies to help you attack the word and find its meaning.

  5. #1 Find a Synonym The homework was more complicated, or difficult than she had first thought. You might find a word with the same meaning.

  6. You might find a word with the opposite meaning. #2 Find an Antonym Even though some of the dogs were very docile, others were very mean.

  7. #3 Find an Explanation Jo was so exhausted, she could hardly keep her eyes open. The word might be explained in the sentence before or after the unfamiliar word.

  8. #4 Find an Example Sometimes, right after the word, an example will be given. Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon and stars can be seen in the sky.

  9. If you still can’t read the word, leave it and just keep reading!

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