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What are context clues?

• A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

• A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

• Clues that help you figure out the context.

• Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.

Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

• open

• risky

• secret

• public

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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

Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence:

"The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior."

• Synonym context clue

• Example or inference context clue

• Antonym context clue

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

A controversy expresses:

• Have strong disagreements about

• Social discussion

• Legal issue

• Political disagreement

What is the meaning of the word 'bark' in the sentence 'The dog's bark scared away the intruders'?

• type of boat

• sound made by a dog

• sound made by a cat

• part of a tree

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

• Antonym

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

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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

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 

• Talkactive

• Quiet

• Tired

• Angry

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CCSS.L.3.2F

From the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen', what does 'aroma' refer to?

• loud noise

• bright light

• pleasant smell or fragrance

• tasty flavor

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Inference

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

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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

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, it is:

• everywhere

• dangerous

• unique

• antique

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4