Context Clues
Using the context, which is likely the meaning of contemplate in the following sentence?
I am disappointed, but I have nothing more to say. I will leave you to contemplate how your mother will react to this news.
think, consider
Using the context, which is likely the meaning of interval in the following sentence?
The period between when I graduated from a college and found employment is an interval that I do not remember so fondly.
a time period
If the guide words on a dictionary page are align and authentic, name a word that can NOT be found on that page.
Answers may vary
The word ambidextrous, containing the root, “ambi,” means being able to use the right and left hands equally well. “Ambi” means:
both sides
The word autocracy, containing the root “auto,” is a political system governed by a single individual. “Auto” means:
self
Determine the meaning of the word appalled.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
disgusted
Context clues can be found around an unknown word in the surrounding:
sentence, phrase, paragraph
If the guide words on a dictionary page are align and authentic, name a word that can also be found on that page.
Answers may vary.
The word geology contains the root geo. What does the root geo mean?
earth or rock
The word bibliography contains the root bibli. What does the root bibli mean?
book
Mia used context clues to determine that the word coy in the sentence below means shy.
David was very outgoing compared to his coy older sister.
Which type of context clue did Mia likely use?
antonyms
"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing sedentary activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games."
Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word sedentary?
to spend much time seated
What is the purpose of guide words in a dictionary?
They can help you find a word because they show which words are on the page. They show the first and last word.
The words megaphone and microphone have the root phon. What does the root phon mean?
voice or sound
The Greek root therm means
heat
The author says that for a red moon to appear the Earth, sun, and moon must align precisely. PRECISELY means:
must happen exactly
Which type of context clue can be used to determine that the word sparse in the sentence below means the opposite of thick and full?
The old man's hair was sparse rather than thick and full like it was when he was young.
antonym
Name 3 things that can be found in a dictionary entry.
entry word, part of speech, meaning(s), pronunciation, words with different endings
The Latin root cred means
to believe
The root hyper means
over, above
In his book, the author lists events in chronological order or the correct time order. The author made sure to explain the events in detail so the reader could understand his personal adventures.
In the above sentences, what does the word "chronological" mean?
in time order
The advertisement was very persuasive, it made several people want to buy their product.
Which definition best defines the word persuasive?
convincing
If the guide words on a dictionary page are ancestral and angle, which of the following words would be on the page?
angular
anaphase
anesthesia
anesthesia
The root frig means
cold
The root doct means
to teach