7th grade vocabulary

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Comprehension

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The ability to understand and interpret the meaning of written or spoken text.

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Text-dependent response

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An answer or response that is based directly on information or evidence found within a specific text, rather than on personal opinions or outside knowledge.

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Textual evidence

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Specific details or quotes from a text used to support or justify an analysis, argument, or interpretation.

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Generate questions

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The process of creating inquiries or prompts based on a text or topic to deepen understanding or stimulate discussion.

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Infer

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To reach a conclusion or make an assumption based on evidence and reasoning, rather than on explicit statements.

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Sagacity

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The quality of being wise or having good judgment, often characterized by keen insight and understanding.

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Context clue

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Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar term that provide hints about its meaning.

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Comparison context clue

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A type of context clue where the meaning of a word is inferred by comparing it to something similar or equivalent in the text.

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Contrast context clue

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A type of context clue where the meaning of a word is inferred by contrasting it with something different or opposing in the text.

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Sufficient

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Adequate or enough in quantity, quality, or degree to meet the needs of a particular situation.