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8th Grade Context Clues Worksheets

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Context clues are the hints in nearby words and sentences that help a reader work out what an unfamiliar word means. There are 6 worksheets for 8th grade, all with answer keys, and they practice L.8.4.A. Synonym Clues in History Articles, Antonym Clues in Debate Speeches and Context Clues in an Expedition Journal are three of them.

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common types are definition, synonym or restatement, antonym or contrast, example and inference. Context Clues in an Expedition Journal lists all five in a box and has students name the type for ten bold words.

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Explore all of our 8th grade vocabulary worksheets, covering figurative language, greek and latin roots, homophones and homographs, context clues, and more.

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