Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does the word 'immense' mean?

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Immense means very large or great in size, amount, or degree.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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What does the word 'forsake' mean?

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Forsake means to abandon or give up something, especially a belief or a practice.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'inept' mean?

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Inept means lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a synonym for 'immense'?

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A synonym for 'immense' is 'huge' or 'vast'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an antonym for 'inept'?

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An antonym for 'inept' is 'skilled' or 'capable'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does the analogy 'inept : capable' suggest?

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The analogy suggests that 'inept' is the opposite of 'capable', highlighting a lack of skill versus having skill.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does the analogy 'immense : big' suggest?

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The analogy suggests that 'immense' is a synonym for 'big', indicating a large size.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D