Context Clues Flashcard 5th Grade (Jervis)

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What does the word 'pedestrians' mean?

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Walkers

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What does the word 'dismal' mean in the context of weather?

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Gloomy

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What does the word 'clarify' mean when asking for help?

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Explain

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How does the setting 'influence' the plot of a story?

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Affect

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What does the word 'beverages' refer to?

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Drinks

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What are context clues?

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

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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To help understand the meaning of words and improve reading comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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How can you identify a synonym using context clues?

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Look for words that have similar meanings in the surrounding text.

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How can you identify an antonym using context clues?

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Look for words that have opposite meanings in the surrounding text.