Context Clues
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English
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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 within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
Tags
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 the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'dismal' mean?
Back
Gloomy or depressing.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'customary' mean?
Back
Traditional or usual.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'bleak' mean?
Back
Depressing or desolate.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'mirth' mean?
Back
Great joy or amusement.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'toxic' mean?
Back
Harmful or poisonous.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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