Vocabulary: Using Context Clues

Front

What does the word 'lucid' mean in the context of directions?

Back

Clear and understandable.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'skittered' mean when describing a mouse's movement?

Back

To run quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What does 'jeer' mean in the context of parents reacting to a referee?

Back

To yell at or speak at rudely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'grueling' based on the context of a long hike?

Back

Tiring.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does 'vibrant' mean when describing a personality?

Back

Lively.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How can you identify the meaning of an unknown word using context clues?

Back

Look for surrounding words or sentences that provide hints about the word's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A sentence that describes how someone feels can help define an emotion-related word.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean if a text is described as 'ambiguous'?

Back

It is unclear or has multiple meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

What is a synonym for 'diligent'?

Back

Hardworking.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A