Context Clues
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A synonym context clue is when other words in the sentence have similar meanings to the unknown word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
An antonym context clue is a word or group of words that has the opposite meaning of the unknown word.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example context clue?
Back
An example context clue provides specific instances or examples that help clarify the meaning 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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inference context clue?
Back
An inference context clue requires the reader to use reasoning and prior knowledge to deduce the meaning 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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a word part context clue?
Back
A word part context clue involves breaking down the unknown word into its prefixes, suffixes, or root words to understand its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues improve reading comprehension?
Back
Context clues help readers infer meanings of unknown words, enhancing overall understanding of the text.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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