Context Clues

Front

What does the word 'felicity' mean?

Back

Joy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does the word 'conjecture' mean in the context of determining the meaning of a vocabulary word?

Back

Guess

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the best definition of 'remorse'?

Back

Regret

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'candor' mean in the context of honesty?

Back

Honesty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'benevolence' mean in the context of kindness?

Back

Kindness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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 vocabulary?

Back

They provide hints about the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Why is it important to understand the meaning of words like 'felicity' and 'benevolence'?

Back

Understanding these words enhances comprehension and communication.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What strategies can be used to infer the meaning of unknown words?

Back

Look for context clues, break the word into parts, and consider the overall message.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D