Context Clues for Vocabulary Words

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within 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 using context clues?

Back

The purpose of using context clues is to infer the meaning of unknown words without needing to look them up in a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean in the context of feeling nervous?

Back

In this context, 'apprehensive' means feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'disdain' imply about someone's feelings?

Back

'Disdain' implies a feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'distraught' mean?

Back

'Distraught' means deeply upset or agitated, often due to emotional distress.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'frigid' describe?

Back

'Frigid' describes extremely cold temperatures.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What is a 'slope' in terms of geography?

Back

A 'slope' is a surface that is at an angle, which can cause objects to roll down if placed on it.

Front

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

You can identify context clues by looking for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround 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 example of a synonym context clue?

Back

An example of a synonym context clue is when a word is followed by another word that has a similar meaning, like 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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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 example of an antonym context clue?

Back

An example of an antonym context clue is when a word is followed by a word with the opposite meaning, like 'hot' and 'cold'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A