Context Clues-Inference
In the sentence, "After the long hike, he felt utterly fatigued and collapsed onto the couch for a nap," what is the meaning of "fatigued."
The overall description of his exhaustion and need for a nap
In the sentence, "The mammals, such as elephants, lions, and bears, are often found in zoos," what specific context clue helps define "mammals."
What are the animals listed as examples?
In the sentence, "The mountain trail was very arduous, meaning it was difficult and strenuous," what type of context clue is this?
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What is an explanation or definition clue?
"Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They live in cold climates, primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. They are excellent swimmers, using their wings like flippers to catch fish and other marine creatures." what is the main idea?
What is penguins are flightless birds adapted for cold climates and swimming?
What are their blubber and waterproof feathers?
In the sentence, "The old house stood silent and forlorn on the hill, its broken windows looking out like empty eyes," what context clues helps you understand "forlorn."
What are the sad and abandoned characteristics of the house (silent, broken windows, empty eyes)?
In the sentence, "The museum displayed various artifacts, including ancient pottery, carved tools, and worn textiles," what specific context clue helps define "artifacts."
What are the items like pottery, tools, and textiles?
In the sentence, "Unlike the turbulent waves crashing against the shore, the lake water was perfectly calm and still," this context clue uses a contrasting idea.
what type of context clue?
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What is an antonym or contrast clue?
"To stay safe in a thunderstorm, you should avoid standing under tall trees or near metal objects. It's best to go indoors or into a car. If you're outside, crouch low to the ground. Thunderstorms bring lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail." what is the main idea?
What is how to stay safe during a thunderstorm?
What is the ability to send emails instantly across continents?
In the sentence, "The detective felt a sense of trepidation as he cautiously opened the creaking door to the dark, deserted warehouse," what context clues helps you understand "trepidation."
What are the actions of opening the door cautiously and the spooky setting that suggest fear or apprehension?
In the sentence, "Certain celestial bodies, such as stars, planets, and comets, can be seen in the night sky," what specific context clue helps define "celestial."
What are stars, planets, and comets as examples?
In the sentence, "The ancient scroll was written in a nearly illegible script, so faded and smeared that it was impossible to read," What type of context clue tells us what a scroll is?
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What is an explanation clue (impossible to read)?
"The invention of glasses significantly improved the quality of life for many people with vision problems. Before glasses, people with poor eyesight often struggled with reading, writing, and various occupations, especially as they aged. Glasses allowed them to continue working and learning, extending their productive years and contributing to the spread of knowledge." what is the main idea?
What is glasses significantly improved the lives of people with poor vision and contributed to society?
What is it strengthens your cardiovascular system, reducing the risk of heart disease?
In the sentence, "The ubiquitous smartphones seemed to be in everyone's hand, whether they were on the bus, in the park, or at the dinner table," what context clues helps you understand "ubiquitous."
What are the examples of phones being everywhere, suggesting they are widespread or common?
In the sentence, "During the drought, all sources of water, like the river, the lake, and even the shallow wells, began to dry up," what specific context clue helps define "drought."
What are the drying up of the river, lake, and wells as examples of what happens during a drought?
In the sentence, "The detective found the suspect's story to be dubious – in fact, it seemed highly doubtful and suspicious," What type of context clue?
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What is a synonym or restatement clue?
"Coral reefs are often called the 'rainforests of the sea' due to their incredible biodiversity. Though they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are home to over 25% of all marine species, including thousands of types of fish, invertebrates, and plants. These fragile ecosystems are vital for supporting marine life and protecting coastlines, but they are highly vulnerable to climate change and pollution." what is the main idea?
What is coral reefs are vital and diverse marine ecosystems that are threatened by environmental factors?
What are their construction of massive pyramids, precise calculations, and ability to move enormous stone blocks?
In the sentence, "Despite her initial aversion to public speaking, Sarah pushed through her nervousness, delivered a powerful presentation, and even enjoyed the applause," what context clues helps you understand "aversion."
What is the contrast with her eventual enjoyment and the mention of nervousness, which suggests a strong dislike or avoidance?
In the sentence, "The chef used many culinary tools, such as whisks, spatulas, and sharp knives, to prepare the gourmet meal," what context clue helps define "culinary."
What are whisks, spatulas, and knives as examples of cooking tools?
In the sentence, "While the new policy was initially met with resistance, a strong opposition, from the community, eventually most citizens understood its benefits," what context clue tells us what a strong opposition is?
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What is a definition or synonym clue ("a strong opposition")?
"The Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century, profoundly reshaped human society. It was characterized by the shift from agrarian economies to industrial ones, driven by new machinery and factory production. This led to massive population shifts from rural areas to burgeoning cities, created new social classes, and vastly increased the production of goods. While it brought significant economic growth, it also introduced social problems like poor working conditions and pollution, shaping the modern world in complex ways." what is the main idea?
What is the Industrial Revolution was a transformative period that fundamentally changed human society, economy, and living conditions?
What are more frequent and intense heatwaves, prolonged droughts, and more powerful hurricanes?