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Name
You can often figure out what an unfamiliar word is by using
context clues, which are found by looking at other words in the
sentence or in surrounding sentences.
Circle all the context clues that help you define the underlined
word in each sentence.
Practice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Context Clues
1. During the drills, we said the same code over and over.
We hoped that by
repeating the code many times,
it would be easy to remember.
2. Henry heard the wind always.
The noise of the wind in the canyons
especially was ceaseless. Its sound never stopped.
3. The fi erceness of the Navajo Marines was well known. They were strong,
brave, , and powerful.
4. John felt anxiety about moving to Minnesota. He was nervous
about living in
a new place and worried about leaving.
5. Grandfather said that the code was a triumph. p Each message was sent and
received with success. Their goal had been reached!
6. Jen explained that only Navajos live on the reservation. The land is theirs
to
farm, protect, and enjoy.
7. Grandfather’s face wrinkled as he laughed with his grandson. His cheeks
scrunched up and lines appeared at the corners of his eyes.
8. When no rain
fell, the leaves of Maria’s favorite tree began to wither. They
started to dry up and shrink. shrink.
At Home: Choose four of the above words and use each in
an original sentence that uses context clues.
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