Context Clues

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7th - 12th Grade
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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
Why are context clues important?
Back
Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer meanings and enhance comprehension without needing to look up every unfamiliar word.
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CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a context clue?
Back
An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.
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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
What does it mean to 'insinuate'?
Back
To insinuate means to suggest or hint at something indirectly, without stating it outright.
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'clandestine' mean?
Back
Clandestine means something that is kept secret or done secretly, often because it is illicit.
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CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify context clues in a sentence?
Back
You can identify context clues by looking for descriptive words, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar 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
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of weighing words in a conversation?
Back
Weighing words means to consider or think carefully about what someone is saying, especially to evaluate their sincerity or truthfulness.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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