Contextual clues

Contextual clues

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.6.4C, RI.5.4, L.4.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'gorgeous' mean in the context of a smile?

Back

The word 'gorgeous' means beautiful or very attractive.

Tags

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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