CONTEXT CLUES
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of context clues?
Back
1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Examples 4. Alternative Definitions
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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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can synonyms serve as context clues?
Back
Synonyms provide a word with a similar meaning in the surrounding text, helping to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do examples play in understanding context clues?
Back
Examples illustrate the meaning of a word by providing specific instances or situations that relate to it.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
An antonym context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning, which can help infer the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can alternative definitions help in understanding a word?
Back
Alternative definitions provide different meanings or usages of a word, which can clarify its meaning in a specific context.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'xenophobia' mean?
Back
Xenophobia refers to the fear or distrust of strangers or foreigners.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
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