Vocabulary: Context Clues

Front

What does 'lethargic' mean?

Back

lack of energy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What does 'implied' mean?

Back

suggested

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What does 'phobia' mean?

Back

fear

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

Front

What does 'mended' mean?

Back

fixed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

Front

What does 'variety' mean?

Back

mixture

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What is a synonym for 'enthusiastic'?

Back

eager or excited

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Front

What is an antonym for 'lethargic'?

Back

energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does it mean to 'imply' something?

Back

To suggest or express something indirectly.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6