Reading: Contextual Clues

Reading: Contextual Clues

Assessment

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English

9th Grade - University

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.4, L.11-12.4C, RL.11-12.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'uncanny' mean?

Back

Strange or amazing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'daunting' mean in the context of a task?

Back

Frighten or intimidate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If something is 'conspicuous', it is __________.

Back

Noticeable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'instigate' something?

Back

Get it started.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'feeble' mean?

Back

Weak.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are contextual clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in the 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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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