contextual clues

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What are contextual clues?

Back

Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'gorgeous' mean?

Back

Beautiful.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'introvert' mean?

Back

A person who is shy and quiet.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'perplexed' mean?

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Puzzled or confused.

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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 'novice' mean?

Back

A beginner.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'whined' mean?

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To complain or express discomfort in a high-pitched voice.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can you use contextual clues to understand a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences to infer the meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an example of a contextual clue?

Back

In the sentence 'The cake was deliciously sweet and moist,' the words 'sweet' and 'moist' help understand what 'delicious' means.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Why are contextual clues important?

Back

They help readers understand the text better without needing to look up every unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is a synonym for 'gorgeous'?

Back

Beautiful.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A