
Decoding Unknown Words with Context Clues

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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main problem discussed at the beginning of the video?
Not understanding the main idea
Running into unknown words
Reading too fast
Forgetting to read
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the suggested solution for dealing with unknown words while reading?
Skipping the words
Using context clues
Ignoring the words
Asking someone for help
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CCSS.L.6.2B
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.2B
CCSS.L.8.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.1.C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are context clues?
Footnotes at the bottom of the page
Pictures in the text
Hints within the text to understand unknown words
External references
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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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with the word 'assuage', what clue helps to understand its meaning?
A footnote
A picture
A dictionary definition
A synonym
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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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'assuage' mean in the given context?
To create a new issue
To increase concern
To make something less severe
To ignore a problem
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author help to understand the word 'equanimity'?
By giving a definition
By showing a picture
By using an antonym
By providing a synonym
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'equanimity' based on the context provided?
Emotional instability
Sadness
Emotional stability
Happiness
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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