Context Clues: Unfamiliar Words

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What does the word 'barely' mean?

Back

Hardly; to a very small degree.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does the word 'produce' mean?

Back

To make or create something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'preserve' mean in the context of natural wonders?

Back

To protect or maintain something in its original state.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'furious' mean?

Back

Extremely angry.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'gigantic' mean?

Back

Very huge; enormous.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is a synonym for 'hardly'?

Back

Barely.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

Front

What is an antonym for 'destroy'?

Back

Preserve.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

Front

What does it mean to 'interpret' a word in context?

Back

To explain or understand the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

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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