Which phrase describes a context clue? (1 point)
- Words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
- Smell
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
- With little thought
Use the sentence to answer the question.
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
- Intimidating
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
- Satisfy
Unit 6 Lesson 3
The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? (1 point)
- A close look at one's thoughts or emotions
The affix ante- means "before." Based on this knowledge and the meaning of the root belli, when was the Antebellum period in American history? (1 point)
- Before the Civil War
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Construction on the new shopping center will begin in two weeks.
Which is the meaning of the root in the underlined word? (1 point)
- To build
The prefix para- means "close to" or "next to." What does paranormal mean? (1 point)
- Close to usual
Which prefix means all? (1 point)
- Omni
Unit 6 Lesson 4
Which reference source will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word? (1 point)
- Dictionary
Which reference source is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word? (1 point)
- Thesaurus
Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words? (1 point)
- Glossary
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was ______________.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the part of speech for each word. (1 point)
- Defiant
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Some of the team's fans were ____________________ and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the meaning of each word. (1 point)
- Fanatical
Unit 6 Lesson 5
Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word? (1 point)
- Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues
Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues? (1 point)
- Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.
Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have? (1 point)
- Drove away
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word? (1 point)
- It provides a contrast to the unknown word
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday morning.
Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence? (1 point)
- Useful
Unit 6 Lesson 6
Which phrase gives the meaning of morphology? (1 point)
- The study of parts of a word
Which phrase describes a base word? (1 point)
- a complete word that is part of another word
In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following? (1 point)
- Suffix
Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means “death”? (1 point)
- A tomb
To determine the meaning of a word using context clues, you need to carefully read the surrounding words and phrases in a sentence or passage. These words or phrases can provide hints or clues about the meaning of the target word. By analyzing the context, you can make an educated guess about the meaning of the word.
In the first example, the sentence provides context clues such as "oregano," "garlic," and "sun-dried tomatoes simmering," which are associated with a particular smell. Therefore, the context clues suggest that the word "aroma" means "smell."
In the second example, the sentence presents the context clues "Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision" and "had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine." By considering these clues, it can be inferred that "rash" means "with little thought."
In the third example, the context clues are "William was afraid to begin the daunting task" and "He had never written more than five pages before." These clues imply that "daunting" means "intimidating."
Finally, in the last example, the context clues are "My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach." From these clues, it can be concluded that "appease" means "satisfy."
By using context clues, you can gather information from the surrounding words and phrases to determine the meaning of a word being used in a sentence.