Vocabulary_in_Context

How Does Vocabulary in Context work?: 

How Does Vocabulary in Context work? You Follow The Clues Most writers leave context clues as they write. It is our job as the reader to hunt them down! {Click mouse to continue}

WHAT ARE CONTEXT CLUES?: 

WHAT ARE CONTEXT CLUES? Text book writers usually know when they must use a word that will be new to their student readers. So they often include other words or phrases to help with the understanding of the new word. These words or phrases are referred to as context clues.

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF CONTEXT CLUES?: 

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF CONTEXT CLUES? Using examples or illustrations, an author tries to show what a word means. A writer may give just one example or several. Remember that these examples are not synonyms. Look for words or phrases like "such as," "including," or "consists of." Colons (:) and dashes (-) can also signal.

Context Clues: 

Context Clues The 4 Types Rewording the word. Giving its Synonym. Giving its Antonym. Giving us Details about the word. There are 4 main types of Context Clues {Click mouse to continue}

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES CLUES: 

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES CLUES The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.

Example.: 

Example. This third grade was full of precocious children. One child had learned to read at two and another could do algebra at age 6

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When going to an office party you should show your best decorum, for example, dress your best, drink and eat moderately, and be sure to thank the host before you leave.

1. CUBBYHOLE: 

1. CUBBYHOLE I have always lived in cubbyholes . After moving away from home, my first apartment was just a cubbyhole in a large building. It was no more that 8' by 12' and had a bed in one corner. My second was no more that a large walk-in closet. My current one is about 10 feet long by 12 feet wide, but it at least has two rooms.

2.SKUZZY: 

2.SKUZZY The floors of the restaurant were extremely skuzzy . They were covered with spilled grease, crumbs of food, and cigarette butts.

3. BREECHES: 

3. BREECHES The department store carries a variety of breeches , for example they carried Levis, Wranglers, and even some plain unlabeled brands made of cotton.

4. REMUNERATED: 

4. REMUNERATED The contractor was always well remunerated for his work. For example, he received $10,000 for a small addition to a house and last year he was received $5,000 for reconstructing a stairway.

5. BAUBLE: 

5. BAUBLE Christian received a bauble for Christmas from her great aunt. This she put with her others, a pair of imitation earrings, a fake emerald pendant, and a ring that looked like a ruby.

Context Clues: Rewording: 

Context Clues: Rewording Rewording is when the author says the word in another way, that is typically easier to understand. {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues: Rewording: 

Let’s Look at an Example: Context Clues: Rewording , a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions. Resentment What does the word resentment mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues: Rewording: 

Context Clues: Rewording Resentment, , is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions. a feeling of bitterness and anger If you wanted to find the meaning of the word RESENTMENT the clue is right here . Resentment is: {Click mouse to continue}

Now You Give It A Try!: 

Now You Give It A Try! The Cruise family moved from their house, that was old and run-down, into a brand new home. dilapidated What does the word dilapidated mean here? HINT: In REWORDING , the context clues are often hidden between commas! Context Clues: Rewording {Click mouse to continue}

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The Cruise family moved from their dilapidated house, that was , into a brand new home. Context Clues: Rewording old and run-down Did you find the Context Clue ? {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues: Synonyms: 

Context Clues: Synonyms A writer sometimes uses synonym context clues to help with hard words. A synonym context clue is one or two words that mean almost the same as the one that the author does not expect us to know. {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues: Synonyms: 

Context Clues: Synonyms Let’s Look at an Example: What does the word aloof mean in this sentence? The young girl was very . She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested. aloof {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues: Synonyms: 

Context Clues: Synonyms Did You Notice Any Clues? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Synonyms The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested. Our context clue is HERE! {Click mouse to continue}

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unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested. Context Clues: Synonyms The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed All three of these words are synonyms to help us with the original word aloof The word aloof means: {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Synonyms Now You Give It A Try! The three brothers began to over the game. This was not the first time that they had a dispute over it. altercate What does the word altercate mean here? HINT: SYNONYM context clues are often hidden in surrounding sentences! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Synonyms The three brothers began to altercate over the game. This was not the first time that they had a over it. Did you find any Context Clues???? dispute Altercate means the same as {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms A writer is using antonym context clues when they use a word with opposite meaning to give us hints about the word that they don’t think we will know. {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms Let’s Look at an Example: Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous. What does the word iniquitous mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms Lets Go Find Those Clues! Antonym Context Clues often take a little more detective work to understand. {Click mouse to continue}

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Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous. Context Clues: Antonyms but The word BUT tells us that the two parts of the sentence represent opposite points of view about Dianna There is a special word in this sentence that hints at the presence of an antonym . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms Dianna appeared to be a very young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was The two opposite points of view are: That Dianna is moral and upstanding . That she is iniquitous moral and upstanding iniquitous therefore means the opposite of Iniquitous must mean evil and immoral {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms Now You Give It A Try! David was very outgoing as opposed to his older sister. coy What does the word coy mean here? HINT: ANTONYM context clues always have hint words to tell us that there are opposites present! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Antonyms David was very outgoing his coy older sister. Did you find the hint words? as opposed to Coy must mean the opposite of outgoing! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Details A writer is using details as context clues when they give us explanations or examples as hints about the word that they don’t think we will know. {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Details There are several different kinds of Context Clues that are Details . Details that are examples of the unknown word. Details that tell why the unknown word has taken place. Details that explain how the word relates to other things the author has stated. {Click mouse to continue}

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Let’s Look at an Example: Context Clues: Details Father was because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to. ecstatic What does the word ecstatic mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Details Lets find those context clues! {Click mouse to continue}

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Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to. Context Clues: Details There is a special word in this sentence that hints at the presence of a detail . The word BECAUSE tells us that the writer is about to say why Father was ecstatic. because Father was ecstatic “Ecstatic” was how Father felt Ecstatic must mean the same as happy! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Details Now You Give It A Try! Brian was when he left the school building. He ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off. expeditious What does the word expeditious mean here? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Details Brian was expeditious when he left the school building. Did you figure out what types of details the writer is giving us about how Brian left school? How did Brian leave? He ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off. Expeditious Must Mean FAST! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Review Lets Review What We Have Learned There are 4 main types of Context Clues Rewording the word. Giving its Synonym . Giving its Antonym . Giving Details about it. {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Now it is your turn to follow the clues! The next few slides are sentences with context clues that you can hunt out on your own. Write down your answers as you go along. {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice #1 Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was . Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style. modish Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word modish mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice #2 , not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day. Insomnia Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word insomnia mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice #3 The woman enjoyed the of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness. savor Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word savor mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

WHAT ARE CONTEXT CLUES?: 

WHAT ARE CONTEXT CLUES?

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Context Clues: Practice #4 The day had proven to be very . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside. torrid Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word torrid mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice #5 It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest on their wedding day. raiment Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word raiment mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice #6 Though many types of birds fly in groups, Eagles are birds of solitude. Questions: Which type of context clue is being used here? What does the word solitude mean in this sentence? {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Now, lets see how you did! {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #1 Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was modish . Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style. This context clue was an Antonym . Here, modish means the same as stylish . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #2 Insomnia , not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day. The context clue here was Rewording . Here, insomnia means not able to sleep at night . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #3 The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness. This context clue was a Detail . Here, savor means the same as flavor . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #4 The day had proven to be very torrid . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside. This context clue was a synonym . Here, torrid means the same as hot . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #5 It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day. This context clue was a Detail . Here, raiment means clothes . {Click mouse to continue}

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Context Clues: Practice Answer #5 Though many types of birds fly in groups, Eagles are birds of solitude . This context clue was an antonym . Here, solitude means to be alone . {Click mouse to continue}