Context Clues
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English
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3rd - 4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are context clues important?
Back
They help readers figure out the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.
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CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a context clue?
Back
If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very energetic, bouncing around like a ball,' the word 'energetic' can be understood through the comparison to 'bouncing around.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What types of context clues are there?
Back
1. Definition clues 2. Synonym clues 3. Antonym clues 4. Example clues
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CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition clue?
Back
A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym clue?
Back
A context clue that uses a similar word to help explain the meaning.
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CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym clue?
Back
A context clue that uses a word with the opposite meaning to help explain the meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.5C
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