Context Clues

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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.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'plummeted' mean in the context of falling?

Back

To fall suddenly and steeply.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

Back

An assumption or educated guess that can be tested.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What are 'ingredients' in cooking?

Back

Types of food that go into cooking or baking a dish.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'curtail' mean?

Back

To cut short or reduce in extent.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'replete' mean?

Back

Full or well-supplied.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints that help decipher the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

Back

Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

Back

It enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What is a synonym for 'cut short'?

Back

Curtail.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A