Types of Context Clues
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English
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6th 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.
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CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a definition context clue?
Back
A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly, often using phrases like 'is' or 'means.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a definition context clue: 'His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.' What does 'animosity' mean?
Back
Hatred.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym context clue?
Back
A context clue that uses a similar word to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a synonym context clue: 'She hums continuously, or all the time.' What does 'continuously' mean?
Back
All the time.
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CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym context clue?
Back
A context clue that uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of an antonym context clue: 'Unlike our friendly cat, the feral cat would not let us pet him.' What does 'feral' mean?
Back
Wild and unfriendly.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
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