Context clues

Context clues

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information found in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context of Soren's cat?

Back

Little.

3.

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What does the word 'novice' mean in the context of Callum being a soccer player?

Back

Beginner.

4.

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Front

What does 'meticulously' mean when Lucy searched for her keys?

Back

Working very carefully.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one meaning of the word 'spring' in the context of a mattress?

Back

An elastic coil of metal.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the word 'spell' mean in the context of needing to sit for a spell?

Back

A short, indefinite period of time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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