Context Clues
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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.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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.
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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
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.
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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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