Clarify Word and Phrase Meanings - 1st Grade ELA
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What is the meaning of the word "phrase" in a text?
What is the meaning of the word "phrase" in a text?
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A small group of words that work together. A phrase is a group of words that express an idea together.
A small group of words that work together. A phrase is a group of words that express an idea together.
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Which context clue uses examples to help you understand a word or phrase?
Which context clue uses examples to help you understand a word or phrase?
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An example clue. Example clues show specific instances to illustrate meaning.
An example clue. Example clues show specific instances to illustrate meaning.
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Which context clue uses a synonym to show the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
Which context clue uses a synonym to show the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
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A synonym clue. Synonym clues use words with similar meanings.
A synonym clue. Synonym clues use words with similar meanings.
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What is a "signal word" that often introduces an example in informational text?
What is a "signal word" that often introduces an example in informational text?
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For example. This phrase signals that examples will follow.
For example. This phrase signals that examples will follow.
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What is a signal word that often introduces a definition or explanation in a text?
What is a signal word that often introduces a definition or explanation in a text?
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Means. This word signals a definition is coming.
Means. This word signals a definition is coming.
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Identify the best meaning of "pup" in: "A pup is a baby dog."
Identify the best meaning of "pup" in: "A pup is a baby dog."
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A baby dog. The sentence directly defines pup as a baby dog.
A baby dog. The sentence directly defines pup as a baby dog.
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Identify the best meaning of "tiny" in: "The tiny seed is very small."
Identify the best meaning of "tiny" in: "The tiny seed is very small."
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Very small. The sentence uses "very small" to define tiny.
Very small. The sentence uses "very small" to define tiny.
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Identify the best meaning of "begin" in: "Begin means start."
Identify the best meaning of "begin" in: "Begin means start."
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Start. The sentence directly states begin means start.
Start. The sentence directly states begin means start.
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Identify the best meaning of "safe" in: "The den keeps the fox safe from danger."
Identify the best meaning of "safe" in: "The den keeps the fox safe from danger."
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Not in danger. Context shows safe means protected from danger.
Not in danger. Context shows safe means protected from danger.
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Identify the best meaning of "instead" in: "We walked instead of riding."
Identify the best meaning of "instead" in: "We walked instead of riding."
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In place of. Context shows instead means doing one thing rather than another.
In place of. Context shows instead means doing one thing rather than another.
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What is the meaning of the word "clarify" when reading an informational text?
What is the meaning of the word "clarify" when reading an informational text?
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Make the meaning clear or easier to understand. Clarify means to make something clearer or easier to understand.
Make the meaning clear or easier to understand. Clarify means to make something clearer or easier to understand.
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Which question best checks whether you understood a word correctly in a text?
Which question best checks whether you understood a word correctly in a text?
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Does this meaning make sense in the sentence. This checks if your understanding fits the context.
Does this meaning make sense in the sentence. This checks if your understanding fits the context.
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What should you do if context clues do not help you understand a word in a text?
What should you do if context clues do not help you understand a word in a text?
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Ask a teacher or use a glossary or dictionary. When context isn't enough, use other resources for help.
Ask a teacher or use a glossary or dictionary. When context isn't enough, use other resources for help.
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Which question best helps you clarify a confusing sentence in an informational text?
Which question best helps you clarify a confusing sentence in an informational text?
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What does this sentence mean. This question asks you to explain the sentence's meaning.
What does this sentence mean. This question asks you to explain the sentence's meaning.
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What should you do first when you do not know what a word means in a passage?
What should you do first when you do not know what a word means in a passage?
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Reread the sentence that has the word. Context clues are often found in the same sentence as the unknown word.
Reread the sentence that has the word. Context clues are often found in the same sentence as the unknown word.
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