Context Clues

Context Clues

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Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.4.4A, L.2.4E, RI.5.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of context clues?

Back

The purpose of context clues is to provide readers with hints that can help them infer the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?

Back

Ecstatic means extremely happy or excited.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can you use as context clues?

Back

You can use pictures, words you know, examples, and definitions as context clues.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'commence' mean?

Back

Commence means to start or begin.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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