Using Context Clues for Meaning

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9th - 11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'churlish' mean?
Back
Rude, sullen, and absolutely ill-mannered.
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CCSS.L.3.2F
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'interim' mean?
Back
Temporary; not permanent.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are 'ecclesiastics'?
Back
Priests or clergy members.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'parched' mean?
Back
Thirsty.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What clues indicate the meaning of 'perturbed'?
Back
Sounding annoyed.
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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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using context clues?
Back
To infer the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding text.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are synonyms for 'rude'?
Back
Impolite, disrespectful, churlish.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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