Read the sentence: 'The old house was dilapidated, with broken windows and peeling paint.' What does 'dilapidated' mean, based on the context clues in the sentence?

In a state of disrepair or ruin.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'Because the puppy was so fractious, he would not stop biting and barking.'

Irritable or difficult to control.

Name: Discovering Word Meanings
Author: Insta~Lesson

3rd Grade · ELA · 30 min

I can use context clues to figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Context clues are hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.
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Authors use different types of context clues, including examples, synonyms, antonyms, and definitions.
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If you can't find a context clue in the sentence you just read, you should keep reading to find clues in the surrounding sentences.

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