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Context Clue
How to figure out what you don
’
t knowSlide2
Be a detectiveSlide3
Synonyms
A synonym, or word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence
.
The following signal words may be used to show synonyms: also known as, sometimes called, in other words, that is
My opponent’s argument is fallacious,
misleading – plain wrong. Slide4
Synonyms
The thief was
elusive
and avoided capture for many years.
What does elusive mean?
What word(s) gives away the meaning?
He realized that his
carriage
was important, so he walked proudly with his back straight.
What does the word carriage mean in this context?
What words give away the meaning of carriage?Slide5
Synonyms
Although the brothers had always been close, the fierce argument caused a
rift
in their relationship. Neither one was willing to compromise.
What does the word
rift
mean?
What word gives you the clue to the meaning?Slide6
Antonyms
A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term.
The following words are usually used with an antonym context clue: however, in contrast, even though, although, unlike, but, different
Although some men are loquacious,
others hardly talk at all. Slide7
Antonyms
Bob tended to make decisions
impulsively
, rather than planning in advance.
Define impulsively.
What words give away the definition?Slide8
Antonyms
The two of them are usually
civil
,
but today they were quite impolite to each other.
Define Civil.
What words in the sentence give away the meaning
What words should we look for when looking at antonyms
But, however, although, except, ratherSlide9
Antonyms
He tried to smile because the mood of the party was not
somber
, but happy.
If you can’t find anything to praise in the class, at least don’t
denounce
it.
His brother had been an A student, but Howard was just a
mediocre
student.
Although the chairman took twenty minutes just to introduce the main speaker, we were relieved to find that the she was
concise
.Slide10
Find the meaning in the sentence.
Explanation or DescriptionSlide11
Definition or Descriptions
Look for appositives in a sentence.
Find words that describe things.
An aquarium needs
scavenger
fish, swimming garbage collectors, to keep the tank clean.
The blue and white
amulet
the tribes people wear is a charm intended to protect them against bad luck.
The soft bouncy surface
cushioned
his landing. Slide12
Definitions and Descriptions
The Indians taught the Europeans to preserve meat by making
pemmican
, cakes prepared from dried lean meat mixed with fat, a skill which saved many a trapper’s life.
Company representatives are usually
reimbursed
for their expenses when they make business trips; that is, they are repaid for money they have spent for the company.Slide13
Definitions and descriptions
You could see how
repugnant
the bitter medicine was by the way she shuddered and made a face as she swallowed it.
Many
octogenarians
, that is people in their eighties, are still spry and healthy.
Tom was known to be a
cad
, treating others without respect or kindness.Slide14
Examples
Words to look for:
l
ike
,
so, for example,
i
ncluding
, for
instanc
e, such as
Eleanor donated to many
philanthropic
causes. Homeless shelters and foundations to assist orphans were among the recipients of her charity.
The salesman obviously wanted to
haggle
, so we offered a lower price.
The local economy was based on a
barter
system, so the doctor often was paid with fresh produce from the farms.Slide15
Examples
Greta shared many
attributes
with her sister, including traits like honesty and humor.
The surface was
marred
by deep scratches and gouges. Slide16
Compare and contrast
Words to look for:
While, Although
,
because
While the lecturer was very clear and logical in explaining her ideas, many of the students’ questions were
vague
and unfocused.Slide17
Cause and Effect
Knowing that Pete was a notorious
procrastinator
where housework was concerned, his guest helped him to wash dishes immediately after lunch. Slide18
Quiz
Many
media
were used in the artwork, including paint, colored pencils and crayons.
Many things we use as
condiments
in our food, such as pepper, curry powder, and paprika, cannot be grown in this country.
I could tell that he considered himself a
gourmet
, not only by the way he enjoyed his food, but in the way he studied the menu before he ordered.Slide19
Quiz
Unlike the desert tortoise, which is most active in the summer, the box turtle may be
dormant
in that season.
I don
’
t
know how those
suave
and courteous parents could have two such crude and rude children.
If she would just get out and jog, she might cancel out the bad effect of a
sedentary
job.
The homes on the north side of the tracks were poor and shabby, but those on the south side were obviously
affluent
. Slide20
Quiz
You don
’
t
have to
concur
with what I say, but at least listen with an open mind.
The wharf is a busy place where everybody is pushing, pulling, turning, or
hoisting
something.
Mobile robots are used for dangerous tasks like handling hazardous material and
disposing
of explosives for police bomb squads.
This requires
intensive
therapy: Lots of tests, more shots, attention to how much you exercise, not to mention not stressing out.