Context Clues for Vocabulary Words

Front

What does the word 'exhausted' mean?

Back

tired

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What does the word 'diverse' mean?

Back

very different

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does the word 'gregarious' mean?

Back

sociable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does the word 'versatile' mean?

Back

many abilities

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does the word 'disdain' mean?

Back

hatred

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does the word 'energized' mean?

Back

full of energy or enthusiasm.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'muggy' mean?

Back

uncomfortably warm and humid.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A