Using Context Clues

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What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the context of someone being scared to ride a roller coaster?

Back

Unwilling

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

If someone is searching 'meticulously', how are they conducting their search?

Back

They are working very carefully.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What is the meaning of 'bark' in the context of a tree?

Back

The covering of a tree.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

In the sentence about Simba from The Lion King, what does 'covert' most likely mean?

Back

Hidden.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What clues in the sentence indicate the meaning of 'perturbed'?

Back

Sounding annoyed, too.

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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 are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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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

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How can synonyms help in understanding the meaning of a word?

Back

They provide words with similar meanings that can clarify the unfamiliar word's definition.

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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 role does the surrounding text play in determining the meaning of a word?

Back

It provides context that can help infer the meaning of the word.

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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?

Back

A definition, synonym, antonym, or example provided in the text.

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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

Why is it important to understand context clues when reading?

Back

It enhances comprehension and helps in understanding unfamiliar vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B