Context Clues/Vocabulary
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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
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 context clue strategy is used in the sentence: 'The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior.'?
Back
Example/Inference context clue
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'grimace' mean in the context: 'Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.'?
Back
Frown
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'SHROUDED' mean in the sentence: 'Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.'?
Back
Covered
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2B
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.2B
CCSS.L.8.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.1.C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'knack' mean in the context: 'I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a knack for making the tough shots when they’re needed most.'?
Back
An ability.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the different types of context clues?
Back
Definition, synonym, antonym, example, and inference.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can synonyms serve as context clues?
Back
Synonyms can provide a similar word or phrase that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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