Reading: Contextual Clues

Reading: Contextual Clues

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English

9th Grade - University

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.4, L.11-12.4A, RF.3.3B

+13

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are contextual clues?

Back

Contextual clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'shrouded' mean?

Back

Covered.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'loquacious' mean?

Back

Talkative.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'feeble' mean?

Back

Weak.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'ineluctable' mean?

Back

Inevitable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'clandestine' mean?

Back

Secret.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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