6th Context Clues Flashcard

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What does 'glistening' mean?

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The word 'glistening' means shining.

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What does 'frigid' mean?

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The word 'frigid' means very cold.

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What does 'murmur' mean?

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The word 'murmur' means to speak softly.

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What is the connotative meaning of a word?

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The meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

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What is the denotative meaning of a word?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a sentence that helps to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, like 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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What is an example of an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, like 'hot' and 'cold'.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to use clues in the surrounding text to understand the meaning of a word.