
Types of Context Clues
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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A definition context clue explains the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A synonym context clue provides a word with a similar meaning to help clarify the unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
An antonym context clue gives a word with the opposite meaning to help understand the unfamiliar word.
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CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example context clue?
Back
An example context clue provides specific instances or examples that illustrate the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a definition context clue in a sentence?
Back
Look for phrases like 'is', 'means', or 'refers to' that indicate a definition is being provided.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a synonym context clue in a sentence?
Back
Look for words that are similar in meaning and are used in the same context as the unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
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