Use Context to Clarify Meaning

Using Context to Clarify Meaning of New Words

In order to really learn new vocabulary, we must use it in context.

A student wrote this sentence to help her learn the new vocabulary word convey:

I conveyed it clearly.

Does this sentence include enough context to communicate the meaning of the word?

Poll

Does this sentence include enough context to communicate the meaning of the word?

I conveyed it clearly.

• Yes, it does.

• No, it doesn't.

I conveyed it clearly.

This sentence lacks context.

Using new vocabulary in full sentences will not help you learn the new word unless you involve the meaning of the word.

I tried to convey to her that we ae just friends, but she misunderstood me and still thinks we're dating.

Based on the context, what do you think the word convey means?

Multiple Choice

I tried to convey to her that we are just friends, but she misunderstood me and still thinks we're dating.

Based on the context, what do you think the word convey means?

• communicate

• eat

• drink

• liberate

When you're trying to learn a new word, using conjunctions like because, but, so will help you involve the meaning of the word.

I can use context such as contrast or cause and effect to clarify the meaning of words I'm learning.

• because

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction can we use to show contrast?

• because

• but

• so

Let's practice using contrasting ideas with but!

Multiple Choice

I'm hungry, but -

• I do not like the lunch they're serving.

• I'm going to eat all my lunch.

Multiple Choice

I'm sad, but -

• tomorrow I'll feel happier.

• I'm crying.

I can use context such as contrast or cause and effect to clarify the meaning of words I'm learning.

• because

• but

• so

Multiple Select

Which conjunctions can we use to show cause and effect?

• because

• but

• so

Let's practice using causes with because!

Multiple Choice

I'm hungry because -

• I did not eat lunch.

• I ate a big lunch.

Multiple Choice

I'm sad because -

• my girlfriend broke up with me.

• I do not need tissues.

Let's practice using effects with so!

Multiple Choice

I'm hungry, so -

• I need to eat soon.

• I will not eat lunch.

Multiple Choice

I'm sad, so -

• I'm crying in the bathroom.

• I do not need tissues.