Context Clues

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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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 is an antonym context clue?

Back

A word or phrase that means the opposite of the unfamiliar word, helping to infer its meaning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is a synonym context clue?

Back

A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word, aiding in understanding.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an example context clue?

Back

A specific instance or illustration that clarifies the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a definition context clue?

Back

A direct explanation of the unfamiliar word, often found within the same sentence.

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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

Front

What does 'audible' mean in the context of sound?

Back

Able to be heard.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'distraught' mean?

Back

Upset or deeply agitated.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated'?

Back

Example context clue.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does 'palatial' mean?

Back

Like a palace; large and beautiful.

Front

What does 'uncivil' mean?

Back

Rude or lacking in courtesy.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A