Determining the meaning of words in context
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'arduous' mean in context?
Back
Difficult
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'grueling' as used in the context of a long exam.
Back
Difficult
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'precarious' imply about a situation?
Back
Dangerous or uncertain
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the meaning of 'tumultuous' in relation to social conditions.
Back
Turbulent and chaotic
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'drowsy' mean in the context of feeling sleepy?
Back
Sleepy
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of understanding words in context?
Back
It helps to grasp the intended meaning based on surrounding information.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues assist in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?
Back
They provide hints or information that clarify the word's meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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