Context Clues
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym?
Back
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
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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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym?
Back
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding a text?
Back
Context clues can provide insights into the meaning of words or phrases based on the surrounding text, aiding comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of identifying synonyms in a text?
Back
Identifying synonyms can enhance vocabulary and improve understanding of the text by providing alternative words with similar meanings.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of identifying antonyms in a text?
Back
Identifying antonyms helps to understand the contrast between ideas and enhances comprehension of the text.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a context clue.
Back
An example of a context clue is using the sentence: 'The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy and unpleasant.'
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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
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