Context Clues

Context Clues

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.5.4A, L.3.4D, L.6.6

+15

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'benign' mean in the context of health?

Back

In health contexts, 'benign' means harmless or not harmful.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an antonym?

Back

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'migrate' mean based on context clues?

Back

To migrate means to move away from one place to another, often referring to seasonal movement of animals.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do authors use context clues in their writing?

Back

Authors use context clues to help readers infer the meanings of words and phrases, enhancing comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

Back

The purpose of using context clues is to aid in understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words and improve overall comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can context clues be found in a single sentence?

Back

Yes, context clues can often be found within a single sentence or across multiple sentences in a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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