Context Clues

Context Clues

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English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'contaminate' mean?

Back

To make dirty or impure.

2.

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Front

What is a 'hypothesis'?

Back

An assumption or educated guess that can be tested.

3.

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Front

What does 'plethora' mean?

Back

An excess or abundance of something.

4.

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Front

What does 'peering' mean?

Back

Looking closely or intently at something.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'genius' mean?

Back

A smart person with exceptional intellectual ability.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without using a dictionary.

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