Small Group -Types of Context Clues Test

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What does the word 'bewildered' mean in the context of feeling confused?

Back

Bewildered means feeling confused or perplexed.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

Back

Definition context clue.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What are antonym context clues?

Back

Antonym context clues are words around a difficult word that mean the opposite or nearly the opposite of that word.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does 'migrate' mean based on context clues?

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Migrate means to move away.

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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

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What does the word 'clarify' mean?

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Clarify means to explain or make something clear.

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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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What is a synonym context clue?

Back

A synonym context clue is a word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the difficult word.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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Context clues help readers understand the meaning of difficult words by providing hints or information around them.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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An example of an antonym context clue is when the sentence includes a word like 'unlike' or 'but' to show contrast.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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How can you identify a definition context clue in a sentence?

Back

You can identify a definition context clue when the sentence provides a direct explanation of the word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What does it mean to 'explain' something?

Back

To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C