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What does 'context' refer to when trying to understand the meaning of a word?
What does 'context' refer to when trying to understand the meaning of a word?
- The other words and sentences around the word in question. (correct)
- The etymology of the word.
- The dictionary definition of the word.
- The length of the word.
If a sentence provides another word that has the same meaning as the unknown word, what is that called?
If a sentence provides another word that has the same meaning as the unknown word, what is that called?
- Synonym (correct)
- Example
- Definition
- Antonym
Which method involves replacing an unfamiliar word with a word you know to see if it makes sense in the sentence?
Which method involves replacing an unfamiliar word with a word you know to see if it makes sense in the sentence?
- Substitution (correct)
- Definition
- Example
- Antonym
Finding the definition of the word directly in the sentence is an example of using:
Finding the definition of the word directly in the sentence is an example of using:
What is a word that means the opposite of another word?
What is a word that means the opposite of another word?
If a sentence provides a list of activities that are all examples of 'delaying work,' what method are you using to understand 'delaying work?'
If a sentence provides a list of activities that are all examples of 'delaying work,' what method are you using to understand 'delaying work?'
Which of the following is NOT a method for determining the meaning of a word using context?
Which of the following is NOT a method for determining the meaning of a word using context?
In the sentence, 'The dog was docile, calm and obedient,' what context clue is used to understand the meaning of docile?
In the sentence, 'The dog was docile, calm and obedient,' what context clue is used to understand the meaning of docile?
When you come across an unfamiliar word, which of the following should you do first to help you understand it?
When you come across an unfamiliar word, which of the following should you do first to help you understand it?
If a reading passage describes someone as 'not shy' what word could describe that someone?
If a reading passage describes someone as 'not shy' what word could describe that someone?
Flashcards
Context
Context
The surrounding words and sentences that provide clues to a word's meaning.
Definition in Context
Definition in Context
Using the sentence itself to find the definition of an unfamiliar word.
Examples in Context
Examples in Context
Using examples provided in the sentence to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Synonym
Synonym
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Antonym
Antonym
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Substitution (Context)
Substitution (Context)
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Prudent
Prudent
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Procrastinate
Procrastinate
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Superfluous
Superfluous
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Haughty
Haughty
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Study Notes
- Context refers to the words and sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word.
Definitions and Examples
- One method for determining the meaning of a word using context is to look for a definition or restatement of the word within the sentence.
- Examples can also help explain the meaning of a word.
- Examples provide scenarios or instances that illustrate the word's meaning.
Synonyms and Antonyms
- Synonyms, words with the same meaning, and antonyms, words with opposite meanings, can provide clues to a word's definition.
- Synonyms offer alternative words that clarify the meaning of the unknown word.
- Antonyms provide contrasting words that reveal the meaning of the unknown word through opposition.
Substitution
- Substitution involvesreplacing the unknown word with a known word until the sentence makes sense.
- This method requires testing different words to see which one fits logically and contextually.
- By trying out different words, it's possible to infer the meaning of the original word.
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