Using Context Clues
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English
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5th - 7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are context clues?
Back
Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym clue?
Back
A context clue that provides a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym clue?
Back
A context clue that provides a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inference clue?
Back
A context clue that requires the reader to use reasoning and prior knowledge to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition clue?
Back
A context clue that directly defines the unfamiliar word within the text.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example clue?
Back
A context clue that provides examples to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'ornate' mean?
Back
Decorative; elaborately adorned.
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