6th Grade Context Clues

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What does the word 'navigate' mean in the context of a map?

Back

To plan and direct the course of a journey or to find one's way.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What context clue helps you understand the meaning of 'sweltered'?

Back

The word 'heat' indicates that 'sweltered' means to suffer from extreme heat.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'frugal'?

Back

Thrifty or economical; avoiding waste.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'precariously' imply about the climber's position?

Back

It suggests that the climber is in a dangerous or unstable position.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'allotted' mean in the context of receiving tickets?

Back

To be given or assigned a certain amount.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can clarify its meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an example of a context clue in a sentence?

Back

In the sentence 'The children were ecstatic after winning the game,' the word 'ecstatic' can be understood as very happy.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is the difference between 'allowed' and 'allotted'?

Back

'Allowed' means permitted, while 'allotted' means assigned or distributed.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

Back

The circumstances or background information surrounding a word or phrase that helps determine its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Why is it important to use context clues when reading?

Back

They help readers infer meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B