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    The document contains two passages that provide context clues to determine the meanings of words. The first passage lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and clues within each sentence to deduce the word meanings. The second passage similarly lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and asks the reader to use context clues to define each word. It also provides an example to demonstrate identifying clues and determining a definition. The overall document works to improve vocabulary by using context to understand unfamiliar words.

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    The document contains two passages that provide context clues to determine the meanings of words. The first passage lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and clues within each sentence to deduce the word meanings. The second passage similarly lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and asks the reader to use context clues to define each word. It also provides an example to demonstrate identifying clues and determining a definition. The overall document works to improve vocabulary by using context to understand unfamiliar words.

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    The document contains two passages that provide context clues to determine the meanings of words. The first passage lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and clues within each sentence to deduce the word meanings. The second passage similarly lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and asks the reader to use context clues to define each word. It also provides an example to demonstrate identifying clues and determining a definition. The overall document works to improve vocabulary by using context to understand unfamiliar words.

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    The document contains two passages that provide context clues to determine the meanings of words. The first passage lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and clues within each sentence to deduce the word meanings. The second passage similarly lists 10 sentences with unfamiliar words and asks the reader to use context clues to define each word. It also provides an example to demonstrate identifying clues and determining a definition. The overall document works to improve vocabulary by using context to understand unfamiliar words.

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    I.

    Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues or your prior
    knowledge. Then, find what words (clues) in the sentence help you determine the word meaning.

    1. The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.


    pictures/ stories/ answers/ puzzles

    2. Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.
    proud/ shame/ confident/ happy

    3. His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.
    love/ generous/ tolerance/ hatred

    4. The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of
    the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening.
    out of order/ broken/ messed up/ in order

    5. The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars.
    paradise/ hotel/ prison/ heaven

    6. Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
    forgetful/ worried/ calm/ not worried

    7. If you don't conquer your fears, they will beat you.


    lose/ win/ talk about/ forget

    8. Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.
    pretty/ smart/ old/ well-known

    9. The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.
    energetically/ quickly/ energy-less/ actively

    10. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.
    troubled or confused/ at ease/ calm/ relaxed

    II. Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues or your prior
    knowledge. Then, find what words (clues) in the sentence help you determine the word meaning.

    Example:
    1. There were many diminutive items in the dollhouse including tiny chairs, petite beds, and little
    houses.
    Clues/ Key words  doll house, including, tiny, little
    Definition  small

    2. The lists comprise of seven rules, but talking while your mouth is open is not included.
    made of
    3. The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a car, and keys, to show that the person
    stole the car.
    perfect/complete
    4. The boy acted in a humane way when taking care of the lost dog.
    good action
    5. In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers.
    bad guy (?)
    6. An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build.
    skyscrapper (?)
    7. The voters were so upset about the outcome of the election that a skirmish broke out and the
    police had to break it up.
    Riot
    8. The buoyant raft floated on the water like a feather.
    light / not that heavy
    9. He is considerate, unlike his mean sister.
    easy to forgiving
    10. The sweltering summer heat was unlike the cold air of winter.
    hot/warm

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