Context Clues Context clues can come in many different forms in a sentence or paragraph to help you figure out what unknown words mean.

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Context Clues Context clues can come in many different forms in a sentence or paragraph to help you figure out what unknown words mean.

1. A sentence might provide a DEFINITION of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph. An egret, a large white bird, flew down from the sky and scooped up a fish in its beak.

2. A sentence might provide a SYNONYM of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph. The stupendous restaurant was always busy because it was known for being so good.

The dingy curtains looked bright and clean after Molly washed them. 3. A sentence might provide an ANTONYM of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph. The dingy curtains looked bright and clean after Molly washed them.

4. A sentence might provide an EXAMPLE of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph. The Boy Scouts organized a rally to clean up debris like paper, cans, and bottles from the dirty beach.

5. A sentence might provide an EXPLANATION of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph. My best friend is very candid, always honestly sharing her opinions with me.