Context Clues

Context Clues

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English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.4A, L.11-12.4C, L.8.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Words or phrases 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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of context clue is used when examples are provided?

Back

Example context clues.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'feigning' mean in the context of pretending to be ill?

Back

Faking or pretending.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'dependable' mean based on the context provided?

Back

Trustworthy and reliable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'versatile' mean in the context of having many abilities?

Back

Having many different skills or abilities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints or information that clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a context clue that indicates a synonym?

Back

Using a word with a similar meaning in the same sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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