Practice Strategic Use of Context Clues for Inferring Word Meanings - 2.1 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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2.1 - Strategic Use of Context Clues for Inferring Word Meanings

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are context clues?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how authors help communicate the meaning.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of definition clues used in a sentence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for phrases that clarify terms.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of context clues?

  • To provide definitions
  • To help infer meanings
  • To confuse the reader

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about reading comprehension.

Question 2

True or False: Synonym clues provide opposite meanings.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the relationship between synonym and antonym.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given the sentence, 'The dilapidated shack stood quietly, its paint peeling and windows broken,' infer the meaning of dilapidated.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what the descriptive words imply about the state.

Question 2

Write a complex sentence using an example clue to help define a less familiar concept, such as 'ecosystem.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how specific examples can clarify broad definitions.

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