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    Vocabulary in Context Hints

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    The document provides examples of different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unknown words: 1) Example/Description clues explain or give examples of the unknown word. 2) Synonyms/Comparison clues contain words that are similar in meaning. 3) Antonyms/Contrast clues contain a word that is opposite in meaning. 4) General Sense clues require drawing conclusions based on the surrounding information and one's own knowledge or experience. Context clues surrounding an unknown word can help reveal the author's intended meaning where it may differ from one's expectations.

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    The document provides examples of different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unknown words: 1) Example/Description clues explain or give examples of the unknown word. 2) Synonyms/Comparison clues contain words that are similar in meaning. 3) Antonyms/Contrast clues contain a word that is opposite in meaning. 4) General Sense clues require drawing conclusions based on the surrounding information and one's own knowledge or experience. Context clues surrounding an unknown word can help reveal the author's intended meaning where it may differ from one's expectations.

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    The document provides examples of different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unknown words: 1) Example/Description clues explain or give examples of the unknown word. 2) Synonyms/Comparison clues contain words that are similar in meaning. 3) Antonyms/Contrast clues contain a word that is opposite in meaning. 4) General Sense clues require drawing conclusions based on the surrounding information and one's own knowledge or experience. Context clues surrounding an unknown word can help reveal the author's intended meaning where it may differ from one's expectations.

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    The document provides examples of different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unknown words: 1) Example/Description clues explain or give examples of the unknown word. 2) Synonyms/Comparison clues contain words that are similar in meaning. 3) Antonyms/Contrast clues contain a word that is opposite in meaning. 4) General Sense clues require drawing conclusions based on the surrounding information and one's own knowledge or experience. Context clues surrounding an unknown word can help reveal the author's intended meaning where it may differ from one's expectations.

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    Vocabulary in Context - Tutor Hints

    Context Clues are hints from words that surround an unknown word. Use the surrounding text to
    help define any word you don’t know. The author’s meaning of the word may be different from
    what you expect, and the surrounding context reveals that to you.

    In many cases, you can determine the meaning of a word by noticing two ideas between which the
    author is showing a relationship. One idea contains the unknown word, and the other contains an
    idea may relate to the word in one way or another.

    Here are four sentences that show four types of relationships between ideas that help you see the
    meaning of an unknown word. Two parts of the sentence are underlined for you. The relationship
    between those two parts can help you identify the meaning of the italicized word:

    1. Example/Description – These clues explain, describe, clarify or give an actual example of the
    unknown word. Some words that may signal an example or description are for example, for
    instance, including, meaning, such as…

    Example: When I procrastinate by putting off working on a project until just before it
    is due, it is usually not my best work. (Procrastinate = putting off)

    3. Antonyms/Contrast – An Antonym is a word with an opposite meaning. Sometimes there is one


    word (or phrase) in the sentence that means the opposite of the unknown word. Some words that
    may signal an antonym/contrast are yet, but, however, on the other hand,in contrast…

    Example: Instead of Kathryn being demoted as she had feared, she was moved up to a
    new and more challenging job that paid more. (“Moved up” is the opposite of “demoted”)

    2. Synonyms/Comparison – A synonym is a word with a similar or identical meaning. There is


    sometimes one word (or phrase) in the sentence that means the same or almost the same as the
    unknown word. Words that sometimes signal a synonym are comparison transitions: similar, just as,
    equally, the same as, like…

    Example: Her predicament presented her with the same difficult situation she had
    faced the year before, when her family moved for the first time. (A predicament is
    similar to a difficult situation)

    4. General Sense (General Knowledge) – With these types of context clues, you’ll need to draw
    conclusions based on the information given and perhaps some personal experience or insight.

    Example: If you’ve ever gone on a blind date, you’ve probably experienced that moment
    of trepidation just before you meet your date for the first time. (In this case
    trepidation might mean nervousness, fright, anxiety, etc. In this example you can only
    determine the meaning by using your knowledge or experience about blind dates.)

    Some more helpful tips:


    * If you think you have a correct answer, put it into the sentence (in place of the unknown
    word) to see if it fits.
    ** Look for punctuation and word parts that signal context clues.

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