Context Clues

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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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

Front

What is the purpose of context clues?

Back

To help find the meaning of words.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What type of context clue uses the phrase 'for example'?

Back

Example context clue.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What do you call a word that has the same meaning as another word?

Back

Synonym.

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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

Front

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

Back

Antonym.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is a synonym (restatement) context clue?

Back

A context clue where a word with a similar meaning is used near the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is an antonym (contrast) context clue?

Back

A context clue where a word with the opposite meaning is used near the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is a definition context clue?

Back

A context clue that provides the meaning of the unfamiliar word directly.

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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

Front

What is an example (general) context clue?

Back

A context clue that clarifies the unfamiliar word by providing an example.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

How can context clues improve reading comprehension?

Back

They help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing overall understanding.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D