Context Clues

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Context clues that use similar words to define an unknown word.

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Synonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Clues for comparing opposites.

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Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

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Type of context clue that explains a word's meaning in a sentence.

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Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Violence (hitting, kicking, punching) is not tolerated at school.

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Example

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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VERSATILE means having many abilities.

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many abilities

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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SHROUDED means?

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Covered

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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Meaning of DISTRAUGHT in context: Mrs. Kerner's calm reaction to Antonio breaking Ms. Pate's pointer.

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upset

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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The movie star’s home was palatial.

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like a palace

Front

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing.

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walkers

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.

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cold

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D