Types of Context Clues
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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.
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A definition context clue explains the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.
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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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a definition context clue.
Back
"His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family." Here, 'animosity' is defined as 'hatred'.
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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 is a synonym context clue?
Back
A synonym context clue provides a word with a similar meaning to help understand the 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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a synonym context clue.
Back
"She was happy, or joyful, about her birthday surprise." Here, 'joyful' is a synonym for 'happy'.
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CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
An antonym context clue provides a word with an opposite meaning to help understand the 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
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of an antonym context clue.
Back
"She was virtuous, but her brother was evil." Here, 'evil' is an antonym of 'virtuous'.
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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