Word Meanings in Context (1)

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Word Meanings in Context (1)

Word meanings in Context? Huh?

"Finding out word meanings in context" means understanding the meaning of a word by looking at the words and sentences around it. When we come across a new word while reading, we can use the words and sentences around it to figure out what it means. By doing this, we can understand the whole sentence and what the author is trying to say. It's important to learn this skill because it helps us to read and understand more challenging texts.

Let's put the word "fire" in three different contexts

He was so fired up, that he hit the boy in the stomach.

fired = angry/furious/annoyed

Context #1

Context #2

There was nothing else the boss could do, Tim messed up again, so he had to be fired.

fired = dismissed/gotten rid of

Context #3

The campers gathered around the fire to roast marshmallows

fire = controlled flame

Let's put the word "cold" in three different contexts

1. The water in the lake was so cold that we couldn't swim for long - In this context, "cold" refers to a temperature that is significantly below normal or comfortable, suggesting that the lake's water was so chilly that it was uncomfortable to swim in for an extended period.

2. The soup had been sitting out for hours and was cold when I tried to eat it - In this context, "cold" refers to food that is not heated, suggesting that the soup had lost its warmth and was no longer hot.

3. Jane's reaction to the news was cold and unemotional - In this context, "cold" refers to a person's emotional state, suggesting that Jane's response to the news was detached, unsympathetic, and lacking warmth or compassion.

Let's consider a trickier word - "dignity"

Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.

In this sentence, the word dignity means a sense of self-respect and composure in the face of difficulty. Despite being handcuffed and taken away by the police, the mother in this sentence is described as maintaining her dignity, which suggests that she did not lose her self-respect or composure. Instead, she held her head up high, demonstrating her strength and resilience even in a challenging situation.

Let's consider a trickier word - "particle"

John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate.

In this sentence, the word particle means a very small or tiny piece or amount of something. Specifically, the sentence suggests that John was extremely hungry and ate the muffin so thoroughly that not even a small piece or crumb was left on the plate. The word particle can also be used to describe the smallest unit of a substance, such as a molecule or atom, but in this sentence, it refers to a very small piece of food.

Multiple Choice

The street vendor tried to peddle his wares to the tourists walking by. What does "peddle" mean in this sentence?

• To advertise

• To sell goods, often illegally or aggressively

• To donate

• To trade

Multiple Choice

The young boy loved to peddle his bicycle around the neighbourhood, exploring all the nearby streets. What does "peddle" mean in this sentence?

• To ride a bike

• To sell goods, often illegally or aggressively

• To repair bikes

• To teach others how to ride a bike

Multiple Choice

"The marketing team is trying to peddle an innovative idea to the company's executives." What does "peddle" mean in this sentence?

• To advertise

• To sell goods, often illegally or aggressively

• To donate

• To promote

A tricky sentence is coming up. Read it carefully and slowly!

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly."

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly." The word audacious best refers to:

• bold

• careful

• awesome

• modest

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly." The word pioneers best refers to:

• tribes

• pirates

• explorers

• pilgrims

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly." The word fend best refers to:

• yield

• endanger

• friend

• drive away

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly." The word bountiful best refers to:

• nice

• plentiful

• yummy

• rotten

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly."

What was the fresh food on the island?

• most likely fresh fruit

• most likely animals

• most likely crops from the natives

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly." The word promptly best refers to:

• slowly

• quickly

• uncertainly

• sadly

Multiple Choice

"It was an audacious, but successful attempt by the pioneers to quickly fend off the native peoples so they could hurriedly take some of the bountiful supplies of fresh food on the island and return to their vessels promptly."

What type of vessels were they?

• cargo ships

• canoes

• cruiseliners

• sailing ships

A paragraph about rugby is coming up. Read it carefully and slowly!

​Rugby is a contact sport that originated in England in the 19th century. It is played between two teams of 15 players, with the objective of scoring points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent's goal line. The game is physically demanding, with players needing to be strong, agile, and resilient. Rugby requires a range of skills, including tackling, passing, kicking, and running, and is enjoyed by fans around the world.

Multiple Choice

What does the word "originated" mean in the following sentence: "Rugby is a contact sport that originated in England in the 19th century."

• Became popular

• Was invented

• Changed

• Improved

Multiple Choice

What does the word "objective" mean in the following sentence: "It is played between two teams of 15 players, with the objective of scoring points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent's goal line."

• subjectsiv

• obstacle

• target or goal

• random

Multiple Choice

What does the word "physically" mean in the following sentence: "The game is physically demanding, with players needing to be strong, agile, and resilient."

• mentally

• emotionally

• socially

• bodily

Multiple Choice

What does the word "range" mean in the following sentence: "Rugby requires a range of skills, including tackling, passing, kicking, and running, and is enjoyed by fans around the world."

• A group of collection

• A limited number

• A specific set

• A single category

A paragraph about soccer is coming up. Read it carefully and slowly!

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations.

Multiple Choice

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations. What does the word "adhering" mean in this passage?

• ignoring

• obeying

• changing

• fixing

Word meanings in context (1)

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Multiple Choice

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations. What is the meaning of the word "rectangular"?

• curved

• round

• triangular

• with straight sides and angles

Multiple Choice

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations. What is the definition of the word "pitch" in this passage?

• A sticky substance used in construction

• A large container for storing liquids

• The playing field in soccer

• The sound made by a bird

Multiple Choice

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations. What does the word "score" mean in the context of soccer?

• To receive a penalty

• To get injured

• To win a game

• To put the ball into the opposing team's net

Multiple Choice

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. The game involves two teams of eleven players each trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net. The pitch, or playing field, is rectangular in shape, with goals at each end. Players use their feet, legs, chest, and head to control and move the ball around the pitch, while adhering to strict rules and regulations. What is the meaning of the word "regulations" in this passage?

• a type of music

• rules or laws

• a type of food

• a type of clothing