Context Clues/Vocabulary

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What context clue strategy is used in the sentence: 'The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior.'?

Back

Example/Inference context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does the word 'grimace' mean in the context: 'Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.'?

Back

Frown

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'SHROUDED' mean in the sentence: 'Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.'?

Back

Covered

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does 'knack' mean in the context: 'I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a knack for making the tough shots when they’re needed most.'?

Back

An ability.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What are the different types of context clues?

Back

Definition, synonym, antonym, example, and inference.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

How can synonyms serve as context clues?

Back

Synonyms can provide a similar word or phrase that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What role do antonyms play in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Antonyms can help define a word by providing its opposite, which can clarify its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is an example of a definition context clue?

Back

A sentence that includes the word followed by a phrase that explains its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

How can examples serve as context clues?

Back

Examples can illustrate the meaning of a word by providing specific instances or cases.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C