Contextual Clues

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Contextual clues

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Finding the meaning from the clues in context.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Definition of words are usually _______________

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explained in the sentence or paragraph.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Where is the definition or explanation of words or phrases sometimes found?

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immediately after its use.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Punctuation clues help readers to define meaning of a word by

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separating the word from its meaning using commas, parentheses or dashes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Restatement or synonym clues are words that ______________

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are said in a simple or similar way.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Synonyms

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words with similar meanings

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Antonyms are the _______ of the given words.

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opposite

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Inference clues force the reader to use rationale or __________ skills in order to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

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reasoning

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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The following sentence uses example as a clue.

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Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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The following sentence uses definition as a clue.

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An armadillo is a mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C