Using Context Clues

Front

What does 'obstinate' mean?

Back

Stubborn and unyielding.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'audacious' mean?

Back

Brave and daring.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'perplexed' mean?

Back

Confused.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'gregarious' mean?

Back

Sociable and outgoing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'tedious' mean?

Back

Boring.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unknown words?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

Why is it important to understand context clues?

Back

Understanding context clues enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a synonym for 'obstinate'?

Back

Stubborn.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an antonym for 'audacious'?

Back

Timid.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B