Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meanings

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information found within a sentence or paragraph 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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are context clues important?
Back
Context clues are important because they help readers infer the meanings of words without needing to look them up, enhancing comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym?
Back
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym?
Back
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another 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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to infer?
Back
To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition clue?
Back
A definition clue is a context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly within the text.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example clue?
Back
An example clue is a context clue that provides examples to help clarify the meaning of a word.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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