
Decoding Vocabulary with Context Clues

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using context clues?
To memorize dictionary definitions
To understand unknown words
To avoid asking questions
To improve reading speed
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'context' refer to in the context of context clues?
The definition of a word
The synonyms of a word
The antonyms of a word
The words surrounding an unknown 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.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in using context clues according to the video?
Looking at the words around the unknown word
Asking a teacher
Guessing the meaning
Searching in a dictionary
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the duck example, what does the 'bigger picture' help to identify?
The size of the duck
The shape of the duck
The identity of the duck
The color of the duck
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might context clues not always work in figuring out word meanings?
Words can have multiple meanings
Context clues are always obvious
Context clues provide exact definitions
Words never have more than one meaning
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to consider the 'bigger picture' when encountering an unknown word?
To grasp the word's meaning in context
To learn the word's pronunciation
To guess the word's origin
To understand the word's spelling
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'houseon' likely mean based on the provided context?
Sunny
Ending
Peaceful
Stormy
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
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