The document discusses different aspects of written language including discourse, text, words, morphology, and context clues. It provides definitions and examples of discourse, text, and their key properties. It also explains different types of morphemes, affixes, compound words, and common context clues used to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Reading_Lesson 2 text as connected discourseTine Lachica
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A text is a large unit of written language that has a connected structure and organization of ideas. Ideas in a text must be relevant to each other and connected to emphasize a central idea, giving the text unity. Well-written texts have organization, coherence between ideas, appropriate language, and proper mechanics. Key aspects in writing effective texts include outlining ideas, using transitional devices, and ensuring grammatical correctness.
This document discusses strategies for effective oral communication and language use. It addresses differences between oral and written language and provides tips for public speaking. Some key points covered include using familiar words and repetition to aid comprehension, being concise yet using transitions to link ideas, and avoiding jargon. The document also discusses using unbiased, non-stereotypical language and concrete words to enhance meaning. Rhetorical devices like imagery, similes, metaphors and analogies are presented as ways to make ideas more vivid and memorable.
This document contains a thought for the day activity involving matching expressions to their visual representations through connecting lines. It also contains reading comprehension questions about context clues. The questions cover identifying context clues, applying context clues to define words, and identifying the type of context clue being used. Context clues discussed include definition/explanation clues, synonym/restatement clues, contrast/antonym clues, and inference/general context clues.
This document contains a thought for the day activity involving matching expressions to their visual representations through connecting lines. It includes 5 multiple choice questions testing understanding of vocabulary words like "rash", "Jack of all trades", and "intrude" based on context clues in short passages. Context clue types discussed are definition/explanation, synonym/restatement, contrast/antonym, and inference/general context.
The document discusses different types of nouns including proper nouns, common nouns, countable/uncountable nouns, compound nouns, and collective nouns. It provides examples for each type of noun. Proper nouns name specific people, places, or things and begin with capital letters. Common nouns name general categories. Countable nouns can be counted while uncountable nouns cannot. Compound nouns are made up of two or more words functioning as a single noun. Collective nouns denote groups.
This document discusses different types of sentences: simple sentences containing one piece of information, compound sentences joined by conjunctions like "and", and complex sentences containing one or more subordinate clauses that provide extra information about the main clause. It provides examples of each type and asks the reader to identify sentences in a short text passage and rewrite a children's story passage using more sophisticated language and varied sentence structures.
The document lists the names of 5 authors: Rina Bell Abraham, Roma Caguimbal, Cristine Pearl de Castro, Eloisa Marie Marasigan, and Tom Christopher Parma. It then expresses gratitude to publishers and others for their support of the book "English Grammar in Progress".
This document discusses the syntactic functions and positions of adjectives in English. It covers 4 main functions of adjectives: attributive, predicative, head of noun phrase, and verbless adjective clause. It also discusses 2 positions of adjectives: after link verbs, after objects, before nouns, and after nouns in certain cases. Finally, it classifies adjectives based on their functions into central adjectives that can be both attributive and predicative, attributive-only adjectives, and predicative-only adjectives referring to conditions. Examples are provided to illustrate each point.
Reading_Lesson 2 text as connected discourseTine Lachica
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A text is a large unit of written language that has a connected structure and organization of ideas. Ideas in a text must be relevant to each other and connected to emphasize a central idea, giving the text unity. Well-written texts have organization, coherence between ideas, appropriate language, and proper mechanics. Key aspects in writing effective texts include outlining ideas, using transitional devices, and ensuring grammatical correctness.
This document discusses strategies for effective oral communication and language use. It addresses differences between oral and written language and provides tips for public speaking. Some key points covered include using familiar words and repetition to aid comprehension, being concise yet using transitions to link ideas, and avoiding jargon. The document also discusses using unbiased, non-stereotypical language and concrete words to enhance meaning. Rhetorical devices like imagery, similes, metaphors and analogies are presented as ways to make ideas more vivid and memorable.
This document contains a thought for the day activity involving matching expressions to their visual representations through connecting lines. It also contains reading comprehension questions about context clues. The questions cover identifying context clues, applying context clues to define words, and identifying the type of context clue being used. Context clues discussed include definition/explanation clues, synonym/restatement clues, contrast/antonym clues, and inference/general context clues.
This document contains a thought for the day activity involving matching expressions to their visual representations through connecting lines. It includes 5 multiple choice questions testing understanding of vocabulary words like "rash", "Jack of all trades", and "intrude" based on context clues in short passages. Context clue types discussed are definition/explanation, synonym/restatement, contrast/antonym, and inference/general context.
The document discusses different types of nouns including proper nouns, common nouns, countable/uncountable nouns, compound nouns, and collective nouns. It provides examples for each type of noun. Proper nouns name specific people, places, or things and begin with capital letters. Common nouns name general categories. Countable nouns can be counted while uncountable nouns cannot. Compound nouns are made up of two or more words functioning as a single noun. Collective nouns denote groups.
This document discusses different types of sentences: simple sentences containing one piece of information, compound sentences joined by conjunctions like "and", and complex sentences containing one or more subordinate clauses that provide extra information about the main clause. It provides examples of each type and asks the reader to identify sentences in a short text passage and rewrite a children's story passage using more sophisticated language and varied sentence structures.
The document lists the names of 5 authors: Rina Bell Abraham, Roma Caguimbal, Cristine Pearl de Castro, Eloisa Marie Marasigan, and Tom Christopher Parma. It then expresses gratitude to publishers and others for their support of the book "English Grammar in Progress".
This document discusses the syntactic functions and positions of adjectives in English. It covers 4 main functions of adjectives: attributive, predicative, head of noun phrase, and verbless adjective clause. It also discusses 2 positions of adjectives: after link verbs, after objects, before nouns, and after nouns in certain cases. Finally, it classifies adjectives based on their functions into central adjectives that can be both attributive and predicative, attributive-only adjectives, and predicative-only adjectives referring to conditions. Examples are provided to illustrate each point.
The document discusses using context clues to understand unfamiliar words:
[1] Context clues are hints found within text that help readers understand new words, including definition clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, example clues, and inference clues.
[2] Different types of context clues provide meaning in different ways, such as definition clues explaining a word's meaning, or synonym clues using similar words.
[3] Mastering context clues improves vocabulary and comprehension by allowing readers to deduce word meanings independently from context rather than lookups. It also benefits reading speed and focus.
K TO 12 GRADE 5 LEARNERโS MATERIAL IN ENGLISH (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
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This document provides lesson materials for teaching students about respect, verbs, and writing paragraphs. It includes pictures, reading passages, exercises, and discussion questions. For one activity, students are asked to role play lines from a story about a fox and wolf. They also practice identifying verbs and changing them between tenses. The document emphasizes learning about respectful behavior for Filipinos through showing respect to elders, people in authority, and God. It models writing a paragraph using an outline about characteristics of respectful and God-loving Filipinos.
The document provides tips on developing outlines and constructing thesis statements. It defines topic outlines and sentence outlines, and explains their purposes and differences. It also lists the characteristics of a good thesis statement, which include being brief, taking a position, and controlling the scope. The document emphasizes that outlines are useful for organizing ideas and determining how well they connect and support each other.
This document provides guidance on using definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) with nouns in the English language. It discusses when to use indefinite articles with singular count nouns, plural nouns, non-count nouns, and proper nouns. It also covers uses of the definite article, including with nouns that are definite, unique, or refer to inventions, instruments, living things, and body parts. Key rules explained include using "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds, and omitting articles with plural and non-count nouns.
This document provides guidance on using definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) with nouns in the English language. It discusses when to use indefinite articles with singular count nouns, plural nouns, non-count nouns, and proper nouns. It also covers uses of the definite article, including with nouns that are definite, unique, or refer to inventions, instruments, living things, and body parts. Key rules are illustrated with multiple examples.
The document provides objectives and content about reading vocabulary. It aims to help readers recognize how words are derived and understood through context clues, identify basic types of context clues, and become familiar with vocabulary acquisition techniques. Specific topics covered include how words are derived from other languages and personalities/places, using context clues like definition and synonyms, and understanding word structures through prefixes, suffixes, roots and affixes.
Context clues are facts or ideas in the text that help suggest the meaning of an unknown word. There are different types of context clues including definition, restatement, examples, comparison/contrast, cause and effect, punctuation, and modifiers. Exercises are provided to help identify context clues and determine the meanings of unknown words.
This document discusses vocabulary context clues, which are hints given in the text surrounding an unknown word that can help the reader understand its meaning. It identifies 5 main types of context clues: 1) restatement clues, 2) synonym clues, 3) antonym clues, 4) example clues, and 5) inference or general sense clues. Understanding these context clue types is important for developing reading comprehension skills.
The document discusses nouns and pronouns, including their definitions and different cases. It provides detailed information on pluralization rules for regular and irregular nouns. It also covers possessive forms, capitalization rules for proper nouns, and the three cases of personal pronouns - nominative, objective, and possessive. Key examples are given to illustrate each concept.
Here are 3 examples of each type of colloquialism:
1. Word colloquialisms:
- Soda (instead of pop)
- Fanny pack (instead of bum bag)
- Trash (instead of rubbish)
2. Phrase colloquialisms:
- Raining cats and dogs
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- Rolling stone gathers no moss
3. Aphorism colloquialisms:
- Actions speak louder than words
- Don't count your chickens before they hatch
- The early bird catches the worm
This document contains an English textbook unit on trends. It includes listening, reading, grammar and writing exercises. The reading passage discusses fashion trends for spring, noting bright bold colors, African influences, sequins and metallic details being popular. It emphasizes that a few new accessories are enough to update one's wardrobe for spring.
The document outlines eight patterns of development used in writing: narration, description, definition, classification and exemplification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, problem-solution, and persuasion. It provides examples and characteristics of each pattern, including signal words commonly used to indicate each pattern. For narration, description, and definition, it discusses different varieties within each pattern such as objective vs. subjective description.
The document discusses various aspects of utterance meaning including entailment, presupposition, implicature, reference, modality, and illocutionary force. It defines key terms like assertion, presupposition, conversational implicature, reference, tense, aspect, and modality. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts such as how presuppositions differ from assertions and how implicatures can be derived based on conversational principles. The conclusion emphasizes that utterance meaning involves both what is literally said as well as what is implied, suggested, or meant.
The document provides an overview of competencies and concepts for the Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET) reviewer for English. It covers topics like determining word meanings using context clues, analyzing sentence structure, identifying grammatical rules, and summarizing the key points of a passage. The document then provides examples and explanations of various vocabulary-related concepts like using word roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine meanings, using context to infer definitions, and identifying figures of speech.
A personal pronoun is a short word we use as a simple substitute for the proper name of a person. Each of the English personal pronouns shows us the grammatical person, gender, number, and case of the noun it replaces. I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, and them are all personal pronouns.
English QUARTER TWO WEEK-4 DAY 4 PPT.pptxHarleyLaus1
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This document provides guidance on inferring the meaning of unknown words using context clues, affixes, and roots. It includes examples of using context clues like definition, synonyms, examples, antonyms, and analogies. It also discusses common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and how they can provide clues to a word's meaning. Exercises are included to practice interpreting words using context and identifying word parts. The overall purpose is to help readers understand unfamiliar vocabulary through analysis of word structure and surrounding context.
Expanded definition: technical and operationalssuser3e220a
ย
Expanded definition is used to define technical terms with a very detailed
explanation, sometimes, with the use of examples and visuals. Expanded definitions
are usually found in academic texts (Gonzales, et al., 2017).
This document discusses different types of context clues that can be used to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words:
1. Example clues use familiar words and phrases in a sentence to illustrate the meaning of unfamiliar words.
2. Comparison and contrast clues compare or contrast an unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
3. Inference clues use hints and context to make educated guesses about a word's meaning.
The document provides examples of different context clue types and how they can help readers understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
This document provides information about different types of phrases in the English language, including verb phrases, prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, appositive phrases, participial phrases, gerund phrases, and infinitive phrases. It defines each type of phrase, provides examples, and discusses how to identify the different elements that make up each phrase, such as identifying the object of a preposition in a prepositional phrase.
The document discusses using context clues to understand unfamiliar words:
[1] Context clues are hints found within text that help readers understand new words, including definition clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, example clues, and inference clues.
[2] Different types of context clues provide meaning in different ways, such as definition clues explaining a word's meaning, or synonym clues using similar words.
[3] Mastering context clues improves vocabulary and comprehension by allowing readers to deduce word meanings independently from context rather than lookups. It also benefits reading speed and focus.
K TO 12 GRADE 5 LEARNERโS MATERIAL IN ENGLISH (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
ย
This document provides lesson materials for teaching students about respect, verbs, and writing paragraphs. It includes pictures, reading passages, exercises, and discussion questions. For one activity, students are asked to role play lines from a story about a fox and wolf. They also practice identifying verbs and changing them between tenses. The document emphasizes learning about respectful behavior for Filipinos through showing respect to elders, people in authority, and God. It models writing a paragraph using an outline about characteristics of respectful and God-loving Filipinos.
The document provides tips on developing outlines and constructing thesis statements. It defines topic outlines and sentence outlines, and explains their purposes and differences. It also lists the characteristics of a good thesis statement, which include being brief, taking a position, and controlling the scope. The document emphasizes that outlines are useful for organizing ideas and determining how well they connect and support each other.
This document provides guidance on using definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) with nouns in the English language. It discusses when to use indefinite articles with singular count nouns, plural nouns, non-count nouns, and proper nouns. It also covers uses of the definite article, including with nouns that are definite, unique, or refer to inventions, instruments, living things, and body parts. Key rules explained include using "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds, and omitting articles with plural and non-count nouns.
This document provides guidance on using definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) with nouns in the English language. It discusses when to use indefinite articles with singular count nouns, plural nouns, non-count nouns, and proper nouns. It also covers uses of the definite article, including with nouns that are definite, unique, or refer to inventions, instruments, living things, and body parts. Key rules are illustrated with multiple examples.
The document provides objectives and content about reading vocabulary. It aims to help readers recognize how words are derived and understood through context clues, identify basic types of context clues, and become familiar with vocabulary acquisition techniques. Specific topics covered include how words are derived from other languages and personalities/places, using context clues like definition and synonyms, and understanding word structures through prefixes, suffixes, roots and affixes.
Context clues are facts or ideas in the text that help suggest the meaning of an unknown word. There are different types of context clues including definition, restatement, examples, comparison/contrast, cause and effect, punctuation, and modifiers. Exercises are provided to help identify context clues and determine the meanings of unknown words.
This document discusses vocabulary context clues, which are hints given in the text surrounding an unknown word that can help the reader understand its meaning. It identifies 5 main types of context clues: 1) restatement clues, 2) synonym clues, 3) antonym clues, 4) example clues, and 5) inference or general sense clues. Understanding these context clue types is important for developing reading comprehension skills.
The document discusses nouns and pronouns, including their definitions and different cases. It provides detailed information on pluralization rules for regular and irregular nouns. It also covers possessive forms, capitalization rules for proper nouns, and the three cases of personal pronouns - nominative, objective, and possessive. Key examples are given to illustrate each concept.
Here are 3 examples of each type of colloquialism:
1. Word colloquialisms:
- Soda (instead of pop)
- Fanny pack (instead of bum bag)
- Trash (instead of rubbish)
2. Phrase colloquialisms:
- Raining cats and dogs
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- Rolling stone gathers no moss
3. Aphorism colloquialisms:
- Actions speak louder than words
- Don't count your chickens before they hatch
- The early bird catches the worm
This document contains an English textbook unit on trends. It includes listening, reading, grammar and writing exercises. The reading passage discusses fashion trends for spring, noting bright bold colors, African influences, sequins and metallic details being popular. It emphasizes that a few new accessories are enough to update one's wardrobe for spring.
The document outlines eight patterns of development used in writing: narration, description, definition, classification and exemplification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, problem-solution, and persuasion. It provides examples and characteristics of each pattern, including signal words commonly used to indicate each pattern. For narration, description, and definition, it discusses different varieties within each pattern such as objective vs. subjective description.
The document discusses various aspects of utterance meaning including entailment, presupposition, implicature, reference, modality, and illocutionary force. It defines key terms like assertion, presupposition, conversational implicature, reference, tense, aspect, and modality. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts such as how presuppositions differ from assertions and how implicatures can be derived based on conversational principles. The conclusion emphasizes that utterance meaning involves both what is literally said as well as what is implied, suggested, or meant.
The document provides an overview of competencies and concepts for the Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET) reviewer for English. It covers topics like determining word meanings using context clues, analyzing sentence structure, identifying grammatical rules, and summarizing the key points of a passage. The document then provides examples and explanations of various vocabulary-related concepts like using word roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine meanings, using context to infer definitions, and identifying figures of speech.
A personal pronoun is a short word we use as a simple substitute for the proper name of a person. Each of the English personal pronouns shows us the grammatical person, gender, number, and case of the noun it replaces. I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, and them are all personal pronouns.
English QUARTER TWO WEEK-4 DAY 4 PPT.pptxHarleyLaus1
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This document provides guidance on inferring the meaning of unknown words using context clues, affixes, and roots. It includes examples of using context clues like definition, synonyms, examples, antonyms, and analogies. It also discusses common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and how they can provide clues to a word's meaning. Exercises are included to practice interpreting words using context and identifying word parts. The overall purpose is to help readers understand unfamiliar vocabulary through analysis of word structure and surrounding context.
Expanded definition: technical and operationalssuser3e220a
ย
Expanded definition is used to define technical terms with a very detailed
explanation, sometimes, with the use of examples and visuals. Expanded definitions
are usually found in academic texts (Gonzales, et al., 2017).
This document discusses different types of context clues that can be used to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words:
1. Example clues use familiar words and phrases in a sentence to illustrate the meaning of unfamiliar words.
2. Comparison and contrast clues compare or contrast an unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
3. Inference clues use hints and context to make educated guesses about a word's meaning.
The document provides examples of different context clue types and how they can help readers understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
This document provides information about different types of phrases in the English language, including verb phrases, prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, appositive phrases, participial phrases, gerund phrases, and infinitive phrases. It defines each type of phrase, provides examples, and discusses how to identify the different elements that make up each phrase, such as identifying the object of a preposition in a prepositional phrase.
Information and Communication Technology in EducationMJDuyan
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(๐๐๐ ๐๐๐) (๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง 2)-๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
Students will be able to explain the role and impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. They will understand how ICT tools, such as computers, the internet, and educational software, enhance learning and teaching processes. By exploring various ICT applications, students will recognize how these technologies facilitate access to information, improve communication, support collaboration, and enable personalized learning experiences.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ:
-Students will be able to discuss what constitutes reliable sources on the internet. They will learn to identify key characteristics of trustworthy information, such as credibility, accuracy, and authority. By examining different types of online sources, students will develop skills to evaluate the reliability of websites and content, ensuring they can distinguish between reputable information and misinformation.
How to Create User Notification in Odoo 17Celine George
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This slide will represent how to create user notification in Odoo 17. Odoo allows us to create and send custom notifications on some events or actions. We have different types of notification such as sticky notification, rainbow man effect, alert and raise exception warning or validation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the creation of images and videos, enabling the generation of highly realistic and imaginative visual content. Utilizing advanced techniques like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and neural style transfer, AI can transform simple sketches into detailed artwork or blend various styles into unique visual masterpieces. GANs, in particular, function by pitting two neural networks against each other, resulting in the production of remarkably lifelike images. AI's ability to analyze and learn from vast datasets allows it to create visuals that not only mimic human creativity but also push the boundaries of artistic expression, making it a powerful tool in digital media and entertainment industries.
8+8+8 Rule Of Time Management For Better ProductivityRuchiRathor2
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This is a great way to be more productive but a few things to
Keep in mind:
- The 8+8+8 rule offers a general guideline. You may need to adjust the schedule depending on your individual needs and commitments.
- Some days may require more work or less sleep, demanding flexibility in your approach.
- The key is to be mindful of your time allocation and strive for a healthy balance across the three categories.
2. DISCOURSE
- utterance, talk, speech, discussion and
conversation
- An extended expression of thoughts or
ideas
- The ideas in discourse are not connect
ed or do not have a particular
structure
3. TEXT
- A large unit of written language
- A group of ideas put together to make a
point or one central idea
- Has a structure which requires the
ideas in the discourse to be relevant to each
other
- An actually connected discourse
4. Properties of a well-written Text
1. Organization
-refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text
2. Coherence and Cohesion
-refer to the connection of ideas and connection between
sentences and between paragraphs
3. Appropriate language use
-refers to the acceptable style of language for a particular form of
text
4. Proper mechanics
-refers to the conventions of writing which includes capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, numerals, abbreviations, acronyms and
contractions
6. Morphology
- The study of words, how they are formed, and their relationship to other words
in the same language
- Analyzes the structure of words and parts of words, such as root words, prefix
es, and suffixes
7. Morpheme
โข The smallest grammatical unit in a language
Two Types of Morpheme:
1. Free Morpheme- can function independently as a word
Ex. House, cat, blood
2. Bound Morpheme- a word element attached to a root
word (the main part of a word) to give it another meaning.
It cannot function independently as a word.
Ex. Affixes ( prefixes and suffixes)
8. Affix
A morpheme that is attached to a root word to form a new
word
1. Prefix โ a morpheme that comes before a root word
Examples:
Auto - (automobile)
In - (incorrect)
Over โ (overcharge)
2. Suffix- a morpheme that comes after a root word
Examples:
-ful (forgetful)
-ish (childish)
-ive (active)
9. Compound Words
A combination of two different words
Examples:
Back + ward = backward (towards the reverse direction)
Book + shelf = bookshelf (storage of books)
Full + moon = full moon ( a moon appearing as a bright
circle)
Six + pack = six-pack ( often in reference to a pack of
drinks)
10. Most Common Types of Context
Clues
Synonyms
- Used when the text has words or phrases that have similar in meaning to the
unknown word
- Example:
The narrator in the poem was euphoric at his sonโs victory, for he cried out
triumphantly when the boy came home.
11. Most Common Types of Context
Clues
1. Synonyms
- Used when the text has words or phrases that have similar in meaning to the
unknown word
- Example:
The narrator in the poem was euphoric at his sonโs victory, for he cried out
triumphantly when the boy came home.
Euphoric- victorious; triumphant; very happy and excitedMost Common Types of
Context Clues
12. Synonyms:
a. The situation is a conundrum- a puzzle.
b. Humpty Dumpty took great pleasure in obfuscating the poemโs
meaning to Alice. His explanations about the poem were confusing
and complicated.
c. We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside.
It will be an idyllic day- just perfect for a picnic.
13. Synonyms:
a. The situation is a conundrum- a puzzle.
Conundrum- a confusing or a difficult situation
b. Humpty Dumpty took great pleasure in obfuscating the poemโs
meaning to Alice. His explanations about the poem were confusing and
complicated.
Obfuscating- making more difficult to understand; confusing
c. We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside. It will
be an idyllic day- just perfect for a picnic.
idyllic- perfect; very peaceful, happy and enjoyable
14. 2. Antonyms
Words that reveal the opposite meaning in relation to the
unknown word
Examples:
a. Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet an
d shy.
b. The lanky dog is not fat, even though he ate a lot.
c. The rich woman gave a paltry sum to the charity even
though she was able to give much more.
15. 2. Antonyms
Words that reveal the opposite meaning in relation to the
unknown word
Examples:
a. Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.
Gregarious- sociable; outgoing; extrovert
b. The lanky dog is not fat, even though he ate a lot.
Lanky- skinny
c. The rich woman gave a paltry sum to the charity even though she was able to
give much more.
Paltry- very small or too small in amount
16. 3. Examples
Are specific details in a text that are used to clarify the
meaning of a word.
Examples:
a. Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered
Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru.
b. A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in
solving crimes.
c. Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.
17. 3. Examples
Are specific details in a text that are used to clarify the
meaning of a word.
a. Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro,
who conquered Inca Peru.
conquistadors- conquerors; ones that take control of ( a country or city)
through the use of force
b. A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.
sleuth- detective; someone who looks for information to solve crimes.
c. Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.
precipitation- water that falls to the ground (such as rain and snow)
18. 4. Definition
Is usually signalled by a form of the verb to be ( am, is, are,
was, were) or by commas or dashes
Examples:
a. To shun someone is to have nothing to do with that person.
b. He seemed to be ill, but it was merely a ruse, that is, a clever
trick to deceive us.
c. Sedentary individuals, people who are not very active, often
have diminished health.
19. 4. Definition
Is usually signalled by a form of the verb to be ( am, is, are,
was, were) or by commas or dashes
Examples:
a. To shun someone is to have nothing to do with that person.
Shun- to avoid deliberately
b. He seemed to be ill, but it was merely a ruse, that is, a clever trick to deceive us.
Ruse- a trick or act that is used to fool someone; deception
c. Sedentary individuals, people who are not very active, often have diminished
health.
Sedentary- not doing or involving much physical activity
20. 5. Explanation
Words or phrases that explain the unfamiliar wordโs meaning
Examples:
a. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment,
and then it disappeared
b. Elis is a blithe young girl. She always greets everyone with a smile.
c. Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem
wrong.
21. 5. Explanation
Words or phrases that explain the unfamiliar wordโs meaning
Examples:
a. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment,
and then it disappeared
evanescent- lasting a very short time; brief; momentary
b. Elis is a blithe young girl. She always greets everyone with a smile.
Blithe- cheerful; happy, light-hearted
c. Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem
wrong.
Infallible- unfailing; not capable of being wrong
22. Read each statement carefully and choose in the correct answer on your paper.
The word you are defining is in bold.
1.If you donโt curtail your spending,
youโll be broke in no time at all!
a. reduce
b. follow
c. behind
d. buy
23. 2. If your plan fails, weโll have to find
someone who can devise a better
one.
a. design
b. dislike
c. appliance
d. to use peanut butter as a
toothpaste
24. 3. When your plan brings us great
wealth, you will be rewarded for your
Sagacity.
a. good looks
b. mistakes
c. intelligence
d. huge appetite for herbs
25. 4. Those scientists want to hear what
our professor thinks about their theory
because he is the foremost expert
in their field.
a. craziest
b. the first or main one
c. least informed
d. loudest
26. 5. No word must ever leak out about this
military action! It has to be clandestine
operation in order to succeed.
a. family
b. useful
c. dangerous
d. secret
27. 6. Removing seeds from cotton plants
was slow job until Eli Whitney invented
the cotton gin.
a. a drink
b. a book
c. a machine
d. a cloth
28. 7. Wherever he goes, the esteemed
Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life-
saving research.
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
29. 8. Most of Americaโs founding Fathers did n
ot believe in womenโs suffrage. Only men
could vote in the United
States until 1920.
a. something that causes physical pain
b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
d. the right to vote
30. 9. I am working very hard for the sam
e candidate that you support. You are
doing it for pay. Iโm not doing it for mo
ney. Iโm doing it out of conviction.
a. being found guilty
b. strong belief
c. anger
d. desire to eat prunes
31. 10. โI am going to rescind the permission I
gave you to use my toys! T.J.
announced angrily. โI thought you would ta
ke good care of them, but I was wrong!โ
a. repeat
b. celebrate
c. continue
d. cancel
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