Context Clues

Front

What does the word 'morsel' mean in the context of hunger?

Back

A small piece or amount of food; a crumb.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'uncivil' as used in social interactions?

Back

Rude or lacking in courtesy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

How can 'emaciated' be defined in relation to physical appearance?

Back

Extremely thin and weak, often due to lack of food.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'truncated' mean in the context of a story or text?

Back

Cut short; incomplete.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'discordant' refer to in terms of sound?

Back

Clashing or not in harmony.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

They provide hints that can lead to the correct interpretation of a word's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations provided in the surrounding text.

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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

Why is it important to understand context clues when reading?

Back

They enhance comprehension and allow readers to infer meanings without needing a dictionary.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the difference between a 'synonym' and an 'antonym'?

Back

A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A