Period 5-4 CE Context Clues Post-Test

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What does the word 'vigilant' mean?

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Watchful; alert to danger.

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What type of context clue is used when a word's meaning is explained within the sentence?

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Definition.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean in the context of visibility?

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Covered.

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What does 'palatial' describe when referring to a home?

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Like a palace; large and beautiful.

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What type of context clue is demonstrated by the phrase 'violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching'?

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Example.

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What is a synonym for 'watchful'?

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Vigilant.

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What is an antonym for 'covered'?

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Exposed.

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What does it mean to use an example as a context clue?

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To provide specific instances that illustrate a word's meaning.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information that can clarify the meaning.

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What is the purpose of using synonyms in context clues?

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To provide a word with a similar meaning to help clarify understanding.