EnglishYear 4Reading
Determine word meaning from context
Use context clues and knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of unknown words
What you'll learn
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When you read a new word, the other words around it can give you clues about what it means!
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What helps you guess the meaning of a tricky word?
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Drag the word that fits the clue: 'The man was very ____ — he gave lots of money to the poor.'
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Let's figure out 'gloomy' together.
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What does 'gloomy' mean in this sentence: 'The gloomy room had no windows or lights.'
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Tap the clue words that help you understand 'enormous': 'The enormous whale was bigger than a bus!'
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What does 'enormous' mean?
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