Context clues

What does 'commemorate' mean?

• To celebrate a holiday or event.

• To do something special to honor and remember.

• To forget an important event.

• To criticize someone's actions.

How can you identify synonyms in a text?

• Look for words that have similar meanings and are used in similar contexts.

• Identify words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• Choose words that are commonly used in everyday conversation.

• Select words that are frequently found in dictionaries.

What is a synonym for 'deficient'?

• Lacking

• Excessive

• Abundant

• Sufficient

What are context clues?

• Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Sentences that summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

• Definitions provided at the end of a text.

• Examples that illustrate a concept in the text.

What does 'perturb' mean?

• To disturb or unsettle.

• To calm or soothe.

• To confuse or mislead.

• To enhance or improve.

How can you find the meaning of a word using context?

• Look at the surrounding sentences for hints about the word's meaning.

• Ask someone for the definition of the word.

• Use a dictionary to find the meaning of the word.

• Ignore the word and continue reading.

What is the purpose of using context clues?

• To help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words without using a dictionary.

• To provide a summary of the text being read.

• To enhance the visual appeal of the text.

• To replace the need for reading comprehension skills.

What does 'value' mean in the context of assessing worth?

• To determine the emotional significance of an item.

• To assess at a certain price or worth.

• To calculate the historical importance of an object.

• To estimate the future potential of a product.

What does 'lacking' indicate in a sentence?

• It indicates a deficiency or absence of something.

• It indicates an abundance of something.

• It indicates a strong presence of something.

• It indicates a temporary situation.

What is the significance of cultural customs?

• They reflect the values and traditions of a particular group or society.

• They are always the same across different cultures.

• They have no impact on social behavior.

• They are only relevant in historical contexts.