Context Clues

Context Clues

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English

6th - 7th 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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a definition context clue?

Back

A definition context clue is when a word's meaning is explained directly in the sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a synonym context clue?

Back

A synonym context clue is when a word with a similar meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an antonym context clue?

Back

An antonym context clue is when a word with the opposite meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example/inference context clue?

Back

An example/inference context clue provides examples or situations that help infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'frolic' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The two squirrels seemed to frolic as they ran up the tree.'?

Back

To frolic means to play in a fun way.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can word structure help in understanding a word?

Back

Word structure context clues allow us to analyze the parts of a word, including its origin, root word, prefixes, and suffixes, to determine its meaning.

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