Context Clues

Front

What does 'garrulous' mean?

Back

Talkative

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'accentuate' mean in the context of emphasizing something?

Back

Emphasize

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 is a 'Word Part' context clue?

Back

A clue in part of the unknown 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 does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Back

Everywhere

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is an antonym context clue?

Back

A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is a context clue?

Back

Hints or suggestions in a text that help define an unknown 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 is an example of a synonym context clue?

Back

A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

How can you identify an antonym in a sentence?

Back

Look for words that indicate contrast or opposition.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What role do examples play in context clues?

Back

They provide specific instances that clarify the meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is inference in the context of understanding words?

Back

Using reasoning to deduce the meaning of an unknown word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4