Vocabulary and Context Clues Flashcard

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What does the word 'examine' mean?

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To inspect or scrutinize carefully.

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What does the word 'summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'golden' describe?

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Having the color or appearance of gold; often used to describe a warm, glowing light.

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What does the word 'curious' mean?

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Eager to learn or know something; inquisitive.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints about the meaning of unknown words based on the surrounding text.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a passage in reading?

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A section of written text that can be analyzed for meaning.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine data in detail to understand it better and draw conclusions.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense the information into a shorter form while retaining the main ideas.