Context Clues 10th Grade

Front

What does the word 'loquacious' mean in the context of a conversation?

Back

Talkative.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the meaning of 'benign' when describing a climate?

Back

Favorable.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'ineluctable' imply about a fate?

Back

Inevitable.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

How does the term 'mitigate' relate to the role of a psychiatrist?

Back

To make milder.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'implausible' mean when describing a story?

Back

Unbelievable.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the significance of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

Back

They help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words based on surrounding text.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

How can one identify a synonym for a word in a sentence?

Back

By looking for words with similar meanings in context.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What role does context play in determining the meaning of a word?

Back

Context provides clues that help clarify the intended meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

An explanation or description that follows a difficult word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Why is understanding vocabulary important for reading comprehension?

Back

It enhances the ability to grasp the overall meaning of the text.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D