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Grade 5 English Language - Context Clues for Unknown Words
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Some words will be unknown to 5th graders. Students need to determine the meaning of the words. Instead of consulting a dictionary, students can use context clues in a sentence to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students should think about the situation in these sentences.

Grade 5 English Language - Context Clues for Unknown Words
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1. The teenager would RANT about how unfair her punishment was.
2. Once we know the problem, we will PONDER a solution.
3. As the youngest member in my family, my mom and dad PAMPER me with lots of presents and money.
4. It was UNCANNY when my unqualified friend got the job.
5. As the youngest member in my family, my mom and dad PAMPER me with lots of presents and money.
6. The model stood POISED while waiting for her photograph to be taken.
7. The community paid HOMAGE to the local hero by giving him a parade.
8. After listening to the ORATION, everyone applauded the speaker.
9. When the mechanic came out from under the car, he rubbed his GRIMY hands on a rag.
10. The teenager would RANT about how unfair her punishment was.