Context Clues

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What are context clues?

Back

Words or phrases in 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

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What does the word 'encompass' mean?

Back

To include or cover all aspects of something.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'alternate' mean in the context of scheduling?

Back

A different option or choice.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'disregard' mean?

Back

To ignore or not pay attention to something.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'reject' mean?

Back

To turn away or refuse something.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'omit' mean?

Back

To leave out or not include something.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence to help define a word.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Why is it important to use context clues?

Back

They help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a synonym for 'include'?

Back

To encompass or contain.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C