Context Clues!

Context Clues!

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English

5th - 7th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'aghast' mean?

Back

Aghast means shocked or filled with horror.

3.

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Front

What does 'benign' mean in a medical context?

Back

Benign means harmless, especially referring to a growth that is not cancerous.

4.

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Front

What does 'harrowing' mean?

Back

Harrowing means extremely distressing or disturbing.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'ratify' mean?

Back

Ratify means to approve or confirm something, especially in a legal context.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'humble' mean?

Back

Humble means having a modest or low view of one's importance; underprivileged.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to comprehend the overall message.

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