Context Clues
The explanation was coherent; each idea connected logically to the next. What does “coherent” mean?
Logical and clear.
What does it mean to support a claim with text evidence?
Use specific details, quotations, or information from the text that support the claim.
Which is correct: “The team is practicing” or “The team are practicing”?
The team is practicing.
What is the rising action?
Events that build tension and develop the conflict before the climax.
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Before.
The town experienced a scarcity of clean water. Residents were asked to conserve it. What does “scarcity” mean?
A shortage.
Which is stronger: “The character is nervous” or “The character’s hands shake before the speech”?
The second because it provides specific evidence.
What punctuation can join two closely related independent clauses?
A semicolon.
What is the climax?
The turning point or highest-tension moment in the plot.
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again or back.
The instructions were ambiguous, so students were unsure what to do. What does “ambiguous” mean?
Unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
Why should evidence be relevant to the claim?
It must directly help prove or explain the claim.
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence that lacks a complete thought.
A character is afraid but chooses to face the challenge anyway. What trait could this demonstrate?
Courage or bravery.
What is a synonym?
A word with a similar meaning.
“The room was immaculate; every surface was spotless.” What type of clue helps define immaculate?
A definition/example clue using the phrase “every surface was spotless.”
What should you explain after giving evidence?
How the evidence supports the answer or claim.
What does precise language mean?
Specific word choice that communicates an exact meaning.
What is a theme?
A larger message or lesson about life developed through the story.
What is an antonym?
A word with an opposite meaning.
The two experiments produced contradictory results. What does “contradictory” mean?
Opposing or inconsistent with each other.
What is the difference between a stated fact and an inference?
A stated fact is directly in the text; an inference is concluded from evidence.
Which sounds more formal: “The author totally proves the point” or “The author provides evidence to support the claim”?
The second sentence.
How is the resolution connected to the conflict?
It shows how the main problem is solved, changed, or brought to an ending.
What is the difference between an apostrophe before and after the s?
Before is a singular possession. After is plural possession.