Contextual clues

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are contextual clues?
Back
Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
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CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are contextual clues important?
Back
Contextual clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'gorgeous' mean in the context of a smile?
Back
The word 'gorgeous' means beautiful or very attractive.
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CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.L.1.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'parched' mean in the context of drinking water?
Back
'Parched' means extremely thirsty.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.L.1.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'perplexed' mean when someone looks that way?
Back
'Perplexed' means confused or puzzled.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'dreadful' imply about a flood?
Back
'Dreadful' implies that the flood was horrible or very bad.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'sob' mean in the context of hearing bad news?
Back
'Sob' means to cry noisily.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.L.1.6
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