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2. Context clues are words in and around an unknown word or phrase.
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Definition
Context clues are words in and around an unknown word or phrase.
These clues help the reader figure out the meaning of the word or phrase.
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3. Can you examine the context (words around the unknown word) and figure out the meaning of the nonsense word hroralo?
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Nonsense word
Example
Mrs. Miller was hroralo about going home after work. She couldn’t wait to see her sweet Naomi!
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4. Did you guess EXCITED? You used the CONTEXT to figure out the answer.
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Nonsense word meaning
Example
Mrs. Miller was ___________about going home after work. She couldn’t wait to see her sweet Naomi!
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5. Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Types of context clues
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Example
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6. Exuberant
Happy
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Synonyms
SYNONYMS
Joyful A
Enthusiastic
Writer gives a word in or near the unknown word that means the same thing. M
Delighted E

7. The ecstatic fans felt great joy when their team won the championship.
Synonyms
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Synonyms example
The ecstatic fans felt great joy when their team won the championship.
joy
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8. The ecstatic fans felt great joy when their team won the championship.
Synonyms
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Synonyms explanation
The ecstatic fans felt great joy when their team won the championship.
joy
JOY is a synonym for ecstatic. They mean the SAME THING! The use of the word joy helps the reader know that ecstatic means full of joy.

9. Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Types of context clues
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10. Engaged
Bored
Happy
Sad
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Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Awesome
ANTONYMS
Lame
Hot
Writer gives a word in or near the unknown word that has an opposite meaning.
Cold

11. Antonyms
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Antonyms example
The ecstatic fans of the home team rejoiced, but the opposing team felt great sorrow at having lost the big game.
sorrow
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12. Antonyms
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Antonyms explanation
The ecstatic fans of the home team rejoiced, but the opposing team felt great sorrow at having lost the big game.
sorrow
ECSTATIC and SORROW have opposite meanings. The use of the word sorrow helps the reader know that ecstatic means very happy.

13. Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Types of context clues
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Example
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14. EXPLANATION EXPLAIN Explanation
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EXPLANATION
EXPLAIN
Base Word
The writer explains what is going on. This explanation helps the reader figure out the meaning of the unknown word.
The writer explains what is happening. This explanation helps the reader figure out the meaning of the unknown word.

15. Explanation
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Explanation example
The ecstatic fans roared with approval as the team scored the game-winning touchdown. They jumped up and down, gave high fives, and cheered for their home team.
roared with
approval
They jumped up and down,
gave high fives,
cheered
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16. Explanation
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Explanation explained
The ecstatic fans roared with approval as the team scored the game-winning touchdown. They jumped up and down, gave high fives, and cheered for their home team.
roared with
approval
They jumped up and down,
gave high fives,
cheered
The explanation of what is going on helps the reader figure out that ecstatic means very happy.

17. Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Types of context clues
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18. Samples of Examples Athletes Felonies Civil Servants Example
Murder
Grand Larceny
Battery & Assault
Drug dealing
Civil Servants
Police officers
Firefighters
Example
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Samples of Examples
Subjects
Math
Science
Language Arts
Social Studies
Athletes
Basketball Players
Soccer Players
Football Players
The writer gives examples of the unknown word. The examples help the reader figure out the meaning of the unknown word.

19. Example
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Example example
The jocks of the school work hard to keep their grades up. These football, soccer, and volleyball players know they can’t fail their classes if they want to be eligible to play.
football,
soccer
volleyball players
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20. Example
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Example explained
The jocks of the school work hard to keep their grades up. These football, soccer, and volleyball players know they can’t fail their classes if they want to be eligible to play.
football,
soccer
volleyball players
These examples of athletes help the reader know that ‘jocks’ is another word for athletes.

21. Antonyms
Synonyms
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Let’s Practice
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Example
Explanation

22. Click the word below. Read the sentence
Click the word below. Read the sentence. Determine the type of context clue given that helps you figure out the meaning of the word.
block
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Block 1
Note: There are a lot of different meanings of the word ‘block’. Use the context clues to determine the way in which the word is used in the sentence.
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1. Traffic was blocked on the expressway, but the side streets were clear.
clear
Type of Context Clue
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. explanation
D. example

23. Click the word below. Read the sentence
Click the word below. Read the sentence. Determine the type of context clue given that helps you figure out the meaning of the word.
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Block 2
block
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Note: There are a lot of different meanings of the word ‘block’. Use the context clues to determine the way in which the word is used in the sentence.
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2. Traffic was blocked on the expressway for an hour because of the accident involving the two semi trucks.
the accident involving the two semi trucks.
Type of Context Clue
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. explanation
D. example

24. Click the word below. Read the sentence
Click the word below. Read the sentence. Determine the type of context clue given that helps you figure out the meaning of the word.
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Block 3
block
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Note: There are a lot of different meanings of the word ‘block’. Use the context clues to determine the way in which the word is used in the sentence.
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3. Traffic was blocked because the police had the street closed off for the parade.
closed off
Type of Context Clue
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. explanation
D. example

25. Click the word below. Read the sentence
Click the word below. Read the sentence. Determine the type of context clue given that helps you figure out the meaning of the word.
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Block 4
block
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Note: There are a lot of different meanings of the word ‘block’. Use the context clues to determine the way in which the word is used in the sentence.
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4. Some people have proposed using fences, border patrol officers, and barricades to block immigrants from illegally entering the country.
fences, border patrol officers,
barricades
Type of Context Clue
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. explanation
D. example

26. block
Reread the four sentences that used the word block.
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Block Lookup
Sentence #1-Traffic was blocked on the expressway, but the side streets were clear.
Sentence #2-Traffic was blocked on the expressway for an hour because of the accident involving two semi trucks.
Sentence #3-Traffic was blocked because the police had the street closed off for the parade.
Sentence #4-Some people have proposed using fences, border patrol officers, and barricades to block immigrants from illegally entering the country.
Select the part of speech for the word blocked as it is used in the sentences above.
Noun
Verb
Now use a dictionary to look up the meaning of the word block. Find the definition for the way in which it is used in the sentences above.
Easy dictionary
Challenging dictionary

27. Click here to enter the answer zone.
Check your answers
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Check
Did you select the correct definition for the way in which the word was used?
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28. Click the word to reveal the definition for the way in which the word was used in the sentence.
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block

29. block
Verb
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block
Sentence #1-Traffic was blocked on the expressway, but the side streets were clear.
Sentence #2-Traffic was blocked on the expressway for an hour because of the accident involving two semi trucks.
Sentence #3-Traffic was blocked because the police had the street closed off for the parade.
Sentence #4-Some people have proposed using fences, border patrol officers, and barricades to block immigrants from illegally entering the country.
Select the dictionary you used to check your answer.
Easy dictionary
To stop someone or something from moving through or going by
Select the dictionary you used to check your answer.
Challenging dictionary
to obstruct (someone or something) by placing obstacles in the way
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30. continue to use context
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continue to use context
clues to figure out the
meaning of unknown
words!