Using Context Clues

Front

What does 'obstinate' mean?

Back

Stubborn and unyielding.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'elaborate' mean?

Back

Fancy.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'perplexed' mean?

Back

Confused.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'gregarious' mean?

Back

Sociable and outgoing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'vivid' mean?

Back

Bright and intense.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unknown words?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

Why is it important to understand context clues?

Back

It enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What type of context clue is 'the child was obstinate, refusing to listen'?

Back

Definition context clue.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What type of context clue is 'the decorations were elaborate, unlike the simple ones from last year'?

Back

Contrast context clue.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B