Using Context Clues
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'ravenous' mean?
Back
Ravenous (adj.) means extremely hungry.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'consternation' refer to in a situation?
Back
Consternation refers to feelings of shock and fear.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'kaleidoscopic' describe?
Back
Kaleidoscopic (adj.) means continually changing or quickly shifting.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'calamitous' mean in a decision context?
Back
Calamitous (adj.) means causing great damage or distress.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'vainglory'?
Back
Vainglory (n.) means having or showing too much pride in your abilities or achievements.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?
Back
Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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