Context Clues
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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you spot a definition context clue?
Back
Look for punctuation like a comma, dash, or parentheses that introduces a definition.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What signal words indicate a synonym context clue?
Back
Signal words include 'that is', 'in other words', and 'for example'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What signal words indicate an antonym context clue?
Back
Signal words include 'however', 'although', 'on the other hand', and 'but'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A clue that provides a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
A clue that provides a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A clue that explains the unknown word by providing its actual definition.
Tags
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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