Context Clues

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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

Front

What does it mean if something is ubiquitous?

Back

It is everywhere.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is a protagonist in a story?

Back

The main character of a story.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does the word 'fortify' mean?

Back

To strengthen.

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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 'lucrative' mean?

Back

Bringing a lot of money or profit.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

Back

They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, aiding understanding.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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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

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues?

Back

To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is an antonym?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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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

Front

What is a synonym?

Back

A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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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