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.
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
What is the purpose of using context clues?
Back
The purpose of using context clues is to infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'emaciated' mean based on context clues?
Back
Thin or weak, especially due to lack of food.
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 does the word 'parched' mean based on context clues?
Back
Thirsty; extremely dry or dehydrated.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'feeble' mean based on context clues?
Back
Weak; lacking strength or force.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'obedient' mean based on context clues?
Back
Willing to comply with orders or requests; dutiful.
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 the word 'trifle' mean based on context clues?
Back
Something of little value or importance; a trivial matter.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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