Context Clues for Vocabulary Words

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does the word 'ancient' mean?

Back

The word 'ancient' means very old or belonging to the distant past.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does the word 'balked' mean in the context of a horse?

Back

In this context, 'balked' means to refuse to move or act as expected.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'versatile' mean?

Back

'Versatile' means having many different skills or abilities.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does the word 'frigid' mean?

Back

The word 'frigid' means extremely cold.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What does 'meticulously' mean?

Back

'Meticulously' means doing something very carefully and with great attention to detail.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is the importance of understanding vocabulary in reading?

Back

Understanding vocabulary is crucial for comprehension, allowing readers to grasp the full meaning of the text.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a synonym for 'refused'?

Back

A synonym for 'refused' is 'declined' or 'rejected'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A