Context Clues Review #3

Front

What does the word 'saturated' mean in the context of a dripping dog?

Back

wet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'irritated' mean when someone is annoyed?

Back

annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'envious' mean when someone desires what another has?

Back

jealous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'novice' mean in relation to experience?

Back

beginner

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word to understand its meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'saturated'?

Back

drenched

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What is an antonym for 'irritated'?

Back

calm

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What is a synonym for 'envious'?

Back

covetous

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is an antonym for 'novice'?

Back

expert

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D