1. What first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word? (1 mark)
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
Use context clues near the word.
Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
Look up the word in a dictionary.
2. What is the first step in verifying the meaning of a word using contextual clues? (1 mark)
Substitute the definition of the word you chose in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Identify the part of speech of the word and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues to the meaning of the word.
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
3. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.
Depending on the context, what does the underlined word mean?
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excited
comforted
calm
hunted
4. How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word?
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He replaces the unknown word with a familiar word.
It offers a contrast with the word unknown.
It reaffirms the meaning of the word unknown.
It gives the definition of the word unknown.
5. Use the sentence to answer the question.
My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday mornings.
Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
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using
useless
useful
use 1. Use context clues near the word
2. Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues to the meaning of the word.
3. hunted
4. It provides contrast with the word unknown.
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