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Sometimes a sentence gives a word with an opposite meaning (an antonym) to help you understand a new word. Look for words like 'but', 'however', 'unlike'. This 3rd Grade English lesson builds the skill Use Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning with a concept card and practice.

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"Context Clues: Antonyms" is a 3rd Grade English lesson in the Context Clues & Reference unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Context Clues: Antonyms

3rd Grade English practice: What does 'gigantic' mean? 'The cat was small, but the dog was gigantic.'. Part of context clues & reference (Context Clues & Reference).

~9 min

Sometimes a sentence gives a word with an opposite meaning (an antonym) to help you understand a new word. Look for words like 'but', 'however', 'unlike'.