Types of Context Clues

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What does the word 'feral' most likely mean in the context of a cat that is unfriendly?

Back

Wild and unfriendly.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined directly in the sentence?

Back

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

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What does 'winced' most likely mean in the context of hitting one's thumb with a hammer?

Back

Cried out.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'continuously' mean in the context of someone humming all the time?

Back

All the time.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What type of context clue is used when an explanation is provided for a word in a sentence?

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Explanation.

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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 information 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

Front

How can synonyms serve as context clues?

Back

They provide a word with a similar meaning to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar 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

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What is an antonym context clue?

Back

A word or phrase that means the opposite of the unfamiliar word, helping to infer 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 sentence using a definition context clue?

Back

The word 'benevolent', which means kind and generous, describes her nature.

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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 is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

Back

To help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D