Context Clues
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English
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7th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'penitent' mean?
Back
Penitent means feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; apologetic.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'feigning' mean?
Back
Feigning means pretending to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury; faking.
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 does 'discordant' mean?
Back
Discordant means disagreeing or incongruous; clashing.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'garrulous' mean?
Back
Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'emaciated' mean?
Back
Emaciated means abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding a text?
Back
Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, allowing readers to infer meanings and enhance comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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