Context Clues
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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.
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CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example context clue?
Back
An example context clue provides specific instances or examples to clarify the meaning of a word.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
An antonym context clue uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
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CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A synonym context clue uses a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
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CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A definition context clue directly explains the meaning of an unfamiliar word within the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a word structure context clue?
Back
A word structure context clue involves analyzing the parts of a word (prefixes, suffixes, root words) to infer its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an example context clue in a sentence?
Back
Look for phrases that provide specific examples that illustrate the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
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