Use Context Clues for Word Meanings - 5th Grade Writing
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Which context clue type shows differences using words like "however" or "unlike"?
Which context clue type shows differences using words like "however" or "unlike"?
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Contrast (difference) context clue. Highlights differences to clarify meaning through opposites.
Contrast (difference) context clue. Highlights differences to clarify meaning through opposites.
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Which context clue type directly tells the meaning using "means" or parentheses?
Which context clue type directly tells the meaning using "means" or parentheses?
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Definition or restatement context clue. Explicitly states the word's meaning within the text.
Definition or restatement context clue. Explicitly states the word's meaning within the text.
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Which signal word most strongly suggests a contrast is coming next?
Which signal word most strongly suggests a contrast is coming next?
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However. Signals an opposing or different idea is coming.
However. Signals an opposing or different idea is coming.
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Which signal phrase most strongly suggests an example clue is coming next?
Which signal phrase most strongly suggests an example clue is coming next?
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For instance. Introduces a specific example to clarify meaning.
For instance. Introduces a specific example to clarify meaning.
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Which signal word most strongly suggests an effect or result?
Which signal word most strongly suggests an effect or result?
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Therefore. Introduces a conclusion or consequence.
Therefore. Introduces a conclusion or consequence.
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Which signal word most strongly suggests a cause-and-effect relationship?
Which signal word most strongly suggests a cause-and-effect relationship?
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Because. Introduces the reason or cause in a sentence.
Because. Introduces the reason or cause in a sentence.
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Which context clue type uses examples signaled by "for example" or "such as"?
Which context clue type uses examples signaled by "for example" or "such as"?
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Example context clue. Lists specific instances to illustrate the word's meaning.
Example context clue. Lists specific instances to illustrate the word's meaning.
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Choose the meaning of "drowsy" in: "After staying up late, Maya felt drowsy and could barely keep her eyes open."
Choose the meaning of "drowsy" in: "After staying up late, Maya felt drowsy and could barely keep her eyes open."
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Sleepy. "Could barely keep her eyes open" shows tiredness.
Sleepy. "Could barely keep her eyes open" shows tiredness.
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Choose the meaning of "frigid" in: "The lake was frigid, so we wore coats and shivered in the wind."
Choose the meaning of "frigid" in: "The lake was frigid, so we wore coats and shivered in the wind."
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Very cold. "Wore coats and shivered" indicates extreme cold.
Very cold. "Wore coats and shivered" indicates extreme cold.
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Choose the meaning of "reluctant" in: "He was reluctant to speak because he was nervous about being wrong."
Choose the meaning of "reluctant" in: "He was reluctant to speak because he was nervous about being wrong."
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Unwilling. "Because he was nervous" shows hesitation.
Unwilling. "Because he was nervous" shows hesitation.
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Choose the meaning of "gleamed" in: "The trophy gleamed under the bright lights, shining like polished gold."
Choose the meaning of "gleamed" in: "The trophy gleamed under the bright lights, shining like polished gold."
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Shone brightly. "Shining like polished gold" describes brightness.
Shone brightly. "Shining like polished gold" describes brightness.
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Choose the meaning of "scarce" in: "Water was scarce; only one small bottle was left for the whole team."
Choose the meaning of "scarce" in: "Water was scarce; only one small bottle was left for the whole team."
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In short supply. "Only one small bottle was left" shows shortage.
In short supply. "Only one small bottle was left" shows shortage.
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Choose the meaning of "cautious" in: "She was cautious on the icy steps, moving slowly to avoid slipping."
Choose the meaning of "cautious" in: "She was cautious on the icy steps, moving slowly to avoid slipping."
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Careful. "Moving slowly to avoid slipping" shows carefulness.
Careful. "Moving slowly to avoid slipping" shows carefulness.
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Choose the meaning of "mended" in: "Dad mended the torn backpack, so it was usable again."
Choose the meaning of "mended" in: "Dad mended the torn backpack, so it was usable again."
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Repaired. "So it was usable again" indicates fixing.
Repaired. "So it was usable again" indicates fixing.
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Choose the meaning of "timid" in: "Unlike his bold sister, the timid puppy hid behind the chair."
Choose the meaning of "timid" in: "Unlike his bold sister, the timid puppy hid behind the chair."
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Shy. "Unlike his bold sister" contrasts with confidence.
Shy. "Unlike his bold sister" contrasts with confidence.
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What is a context clue in a text?
What is a context clue in a text?
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A nearby word or detail that helps you infer a word’s meaning. Context provides hints about unfamiliar words through surrounding text.
A nearby word or detail that helps you infer a word’s meaning. Context provides hints about unfamiliar words through surrounding text.
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Which context clue type uses a result to explain why something happened?
Which context clue type uses a result to explain why something happened?
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Cause-and-effect context clue. Shows why something happened by explaining the outcome.
Cause-and-effect context clue. Shows why something happened by explaining the outcome.
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Identify the context clue type in: "Arid areas, such as deserts, receive very little rain."
Identify the context clue type in: "Arid areas, such as deserts, receive very little rain."
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Example. "Such as deserts" provides a specific instance of arid areas.
Example. "Such as deserts" provides a specific instance of arid areas.
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What does it mean to use context as a clue to a word or phrase meaning?
What does it mean to use context as a clue to a word or phrase meaning?
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Using nearby text details to figure out an unknown word or phrase. Context clues help readers decode unfamiliar vocabulary.
Using nearby text details to figure out an unknown word or phrase. Context clues help readers decode unfamiliar vocabulary.
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Which context clue type uses words like "because" or "so" to show why something happened?
Which context clue type uses words like "because" or "so" to show why something happened?
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Cause-and-effect context clue. These signal words indicate a reason-result relationship.
Cause-and-effect context clue. These signal words indicate a reason-result relationship.
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