Understanding Context Clues

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What type of context clue uses a word's opposite to help infer its meaning?

By Example

By Antonym (correct)

By Definition

By Explanation

Which citation style is most commonly used in social and behavioral sciences?

American Psychological Association (APA) (correct)

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

Harvard Style

What does a bibliography contain?

A description of the writing style used

An alphabetical list of sources used (correct)

A critique of the sources listed

A summary of the main arguments in a paper

Which context clue type provides a description to understand the unfamiliar word?

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In which citation style must the title of the work be italicized?

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of context clue relies on suggesting meaning through the overall sentence context?

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Which citation style requires the publication year to follow the author's name with a period?

American Psychological Association (APA) Signup and view all the answers

What context clue type uses an example to illustrate the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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What is the primary characteristic of print sources?

They are physically printed on paper. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formats is used for citing a book?

Author’s last name and first name, Title of Book: Subtitle, Place of publication, Name of publisher, Year of publication. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a journal from other periodicals?

It presents scholarly research studies and reviews. Signup and view all the answers

How should an online source be cited according to the mentioned format?

Author’s last name and first name, Page title, Website Title, Published Date/Access Date, URL. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited print source?

E-book Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of e-books compared to print books?

They can be read on electronic devices. Signup and view all the answers

What format should be used for citing an online journal article?

Author’s Surname, First Name. Title of article. Journal title Volume, no.Issue (Year): Page range of article.URL. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of publications is characterized by releasing content at regular intervals?

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Study Notes

Context Clues

Context clues aid in understanding unfamiliar words through surrounding words or phrases.
Types of context clues include:
- Definition: The unfamiliar word is directly defined in the sentence.
- Synonym: A similar word is provided, offering insight into the unfamiliar word’s meaning.
- Antonym: An opposing word is used to hint at the unfamiliar word's meaning.
- Comparison: The unfamiliar word is related to a familiar term or concept.
- Example: Specific examples are used to clarify the unfamiliar word’s meaning.
- Explanation: A detailed description provides context for understanding the unfamiliar word.
- Cause-Effect: The relationship between actions or events clarifies the unfamiliar word’s meaning.
- List or Series of Clues: The unfamiliar word appears in a group of similar words that imply its meaning.
- Inference: Overall context leads to an educated guess regarding the unfamiliar word’s definition.

Citing Sources

Citing is essential for crediting original authors, preventing plagiarism, and enhancing work credibility.
A bibliography, originating from Greek words for "book" and "writing," lists sources alphabetically.
A research paper must include a bibliography on a separate page at its end.

Main Citation Styles

American Psychological Association (APA): Common in social and behavioral sciences.
- Format: Last name, first initial. (Year). Title. Publisher.
- Example: Smith, J. (2020). The Art of Learning. Academic Press.
Modern Language Association (MLA): Used for literature and related fields.
- Format: Last name, first name. Title. Publisher, Year.
- Example: Smith, John. The Art of Learning. Academic Press, 2020.
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS): Preferred in humanities and social sciences.
- Format: Last name, first name. Title. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.
- Example: Smith, John. The Art of Learning. Chicago: Academic Press, 2020.

Types of Information Sources

Print Sources: Tangible materials on paper, including books, newspapers, magazines, and journals.
- Books: Reliable sources often cited by author’s name, title, publication details.
- Periodicals: Published regularly, including journals and magazines with specific citation formats.
- Journals: Scholarly publications presenting specialized research.
- Magazines: Regularly published with various content including advertisements and essays.
- Newspapers: Daily or weekly reports on current events, cited by author and publication date.
Online Sources: Digital materials available via the internet.
- Website: Collection of files organized under a domain name; follows specific citation formatting.
- E-books: Digital versions of books with unique citation requirements.
- Online Journals: Scholarly articles accessed via digital libraries with specific formats for citation.
- Online Magazines & Newspapers: Digital equivalents of print versions, maintaining similar citation standards.

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Description

This quiz focuses on context clues that help in deciphering unfamiliar words through various surrounding phrases. Learn to identify different types of context clues such as definitions, synonyms, antonyms, comparisons, and more. Test your skills in using context to enhance your understanding of language.