Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meanings
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English
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5th 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.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are context clues important?
Back
Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer the meanings of words without needing to look them up in a dictionary.
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CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a context clue?
Back
An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'excursion' mean in the context of the sentence?
Back
In the context of the sentence, 'excursion' means a short trip for pleasure or enjoyment.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine the meaning of a word using context clues?
Back
You can determine the meaning of a word by looking at the surrounding sentences for hints, such as examples, definitions, or descriptions.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'light' mean in the context of the paragraph about springtime?
Back
In the context of the paragraph, 'light' means the opposite of dark.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first definition of 'retire'?
Back
The first definition of 'retire' is to go to bed.
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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