Context Clues 3.1
Directions: read
each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues
or your prior knowledge. Then, explain
what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.
1. Universal: Jim wanted to ask Janet to the dance, but he
felt it a universally acknowledged
truth that popular girls like her didn’t go with unpopular guys like him.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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2. Extraordinary: Kevin knows how to shoot
from the field, but Alvin
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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3. Establish: Even though peace between
the two formerly warring nations had been established
for years now, the solider still woke cold from dreams of battle.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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4. Scrupulous: I wanted to just set the
table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously
arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect
alignment.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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5. Consent: Jake asked his mother for
permission to go to his friend Rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades
had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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6. Vexed: When Jose found out that his
little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray, Jose was vexed and sure let Emilio know it.
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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7. Tact: Jane could have easily offended
Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used
tact and consideration when choosing
her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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8. Emphatic: Her parents really wanted her
to attend the local university, but Shaniqua argued her case so emphatically and with such great
passion, that her parents gave Shaniqua their consent
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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9. Amends: After Brian broke Darcy’s heart
this last time, he will have to make some serious amends if he ever wants to win her back.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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10. Conjecture: Stanley
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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11. Ascertain: The clues in the sentence
were so helpful, Stanley
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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12. Defer: Kyle really wanted to play
basketball, but since it overlapped with the volleyball season (and since
Carrie played volleyball), he would just have to defer his hoop-dreams until next year, when his relationship with
her would be secure.
Definition:
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What clues in the sentence
lead you to your definition?
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