Con"text" Clues

As you read, you may come across a word you do not know. You can use _________________ to help you figure out the word's meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

A _______ explains the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• antonym

• example

• definition

• synonym

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

A _________ gives the meaning of a word in a simpler way.

• antonym

• definition

• restatement

• synonym

Read the "text message" conversation and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues. Are you ready??

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• HELP!

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word corridor mean?

• store

• hallway

• bathroom

• cupboard

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word dismal mean?

• in poor shape

• in a dramatic way

• in excellent shape

• like a desert

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word consent mean?

• crossroads

• to give permission

• a promise

• to complain

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word sleuth mean?

• actor

• singer

• detective

• teacher

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word perplexed mean?

• confused

• flexible

• confident

• develop

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word lethargic mean?

• enthusiastic

• energetic

• strong

• tired

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4