7th Grade RI 7.4 Review part 1

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What does 'precarious' most likely mean?

Back

Risky

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What does 'forlorn' most likely mean?

Back

Neglected

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What does 'tenacious' most likely mean?

Back

Determined

Front

What does 'corroborates' most likely mean?

Back

Supports

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What does 'perfunctory' most likely mean?

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Careless

Front

Define 'context clues'.

Back

Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

Back

To find synonyms and antonyms for words.

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What does 'analyze' mean in reading comprehension?

Back

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.