Inference
Name two things you need to make an inference.
Background knowledge and information from the text.
Fill in the blank:
You can tell a sentence has the definition in it because it will have a ____.
Meaning/Definition or Key word (is, are, which is) or punctuation (commas or dashes)
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You can tell a sentence has an example because it will have a ____.
Key word (like, for example, including, such as) or a list
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An antonym is a word that has the _____ meaning as another word.
Opposite
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A synonym is a word that has the _____ meaning as another word.
Similar/Same
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel languid, and want to lay down.
Using context clues what does languid mean?
Tired
Diane was lethargic, and didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
Using context clues what does lethargic mean?
Tired/No energy
Lou was sent to the haberdashery, where they sell men's suits, ties and hats because he needed to wear a new suit for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues what does haberdashery mean?
Men's clothing store
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
Hate/dislike
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
Dislikes/hate
The colorful jewel that the agent showed us was a very pretty aquamarine. It reminded me of water.
Using context clues what color is aquamarine?
Blue
We are going to boycott the circus, we are never going there again after we saw how they treated the animals.
Using context clues what does boycott mean?
Not go/Stop support
The father and son collected kindling, like dry sticks, small twigs, and branches, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues what does kindling mean?
Dry twigs that can catch on fire
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
The slender woman was so skinny that her clothes were too big on her.
Using context clues what does slender mean?
Skinny/thin
In my opinion, her behavior was detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully.
Using context clues what does detestable mean?
Deserving dislike
The doctor’s writing was illegible; no one could read those messy scribbles.
Using context clues what does illegible mean?
Not clear/Messy/Hard to read
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are those found in the sky or space.
Using context clues what does celestial bodies mean?
Things in the sky/space or planets/stars
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
Very hot/burning
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
Walk/Slowly walk
Don't work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant.
What does arrogant mean?
Self-important
Anna is ambitious: she works hard everyday on her soccer playing so she can be the best.
Using context clues what does ambitious mean?
Hard working/Wants to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies like snacks and water, for the trip?
Using context clues what does provision mean?
Supplies
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
Not strict/Doesn't enforce
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
Necessary