Context clues

Context clues

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Flashcard

English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.6.4A, RI.6.4, L.7.6

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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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of context clue uses opposite words to clarify meaning?

Back

Antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of context clue uses similar words to clarify meaning?

Back

Synonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of context clue provides specific examples to explain a word?

Back

Examples.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of context clue gives a direct explanation or definition of a word?

Back

Definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence 'Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it,' what type of context clue is used?

Back

Antonym.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence 'The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives,' what type of context clue is being used?

Back

Example.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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