Context Clues

Context Clues

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English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.4A, L.8.6, L.1.6

+19

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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.

Tags

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

Why are context clues important?

Back

Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'dismal' mean?

Back

Gloomy or depressing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'customary' mean?

Back

Traditional or usual.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'bleak' mean?

Back

Depressing or desolate.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'mirth' mean?

Back

Great joy or amusement.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'toxic' mean?

Back

Harmful or poisonous.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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