Context clues

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7th Grade
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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.
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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.
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CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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