Context Clues
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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Words or phrases 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
How do you spot a definition context clue?
Back
Look for punctuation like a comma, dash, or parentheses that introduces a definition.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What signal words indicate a synonym context clue?
Back
Signal words include 'that is', 'in other words', and 'for example'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What signal words indicate an antonym context clue?
Back
Signal words include 'however', 'although', 'on the other hand', and 'but'.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A clue that provides a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
A clue that provides a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A clue that explains the unknown word by providing its actual definition.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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