Context Clues
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English
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9th - 12th 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 within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are context clues important?
Back
Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer meanings without needing to look up every unfamiliar word, enhancing comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym?
Back
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
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 is an antonym?
Back
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'fractured' mean in the context of an injury?
Back
In the context of an injury, 'fractured' means broken, typically referring to a bone.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the phrase 'sounding annoyed' help understand the word 'perturbed'?
Back
The phrase 'sounding annoyed' indicates that 'perturbed' means disturbed or troubled, as it describes a negative emotional state.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'cordial' mean in a social context?
Back
In a social context, 'cordial' means friendly and warm, often used to describe a pleasant greeting or interaction.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
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