Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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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 the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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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 does 'denounce' mean?

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To denounce means to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'besiege' mean?

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To besiege means to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

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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 'apparel'?

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Apparel refers to clothing or garments.

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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 example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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You can identify context clues by looking for descriptive words, examples, or comparisons that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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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 the relationship between 'instantaneous' and 'later'?

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'Instantaneous' refers to something happening immediately, while 'later' refers to something happening after a period of time; they are opposites.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is the relationship between 'apparel' and 'shirt'?

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'Apparel' is a general term for clothing, and 'shirt' is a specific type of apparel.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'inept' mean?

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Inept means lacking skill or ability; incompetent.

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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