Decoding Unknown Words Through Context Clues

The video tutorial explains how to use context clues to understand unfamiliar words while reading. It covers techniques such as finding synonyms, antonyms, and definitions within the text, using prior knowledge, and deciding when to look up words. The video emphasizes the importance of focusing on content comprehension rather than vocabulary learning during reading. It encourages readers to enjoy reading and use context clues to enhance understanding.

What should you do when you encounter a word you don't understand while reading?

• Panic and stop reading immediately.

• Skip the word and continue reading.

• Try to find synonyms or antonyms to understand the word.

• Ignore the word completely.

How do writers often help readers understand important keywords?

• By using complex sentences.

• By providing direct definitions or explanations.

• By using difficult vocabulary.

• By avoiding the use of important keywords.

What is a 'white hat hacker' according to the video?

• A criminal hacker.

• A hacker who steals information.

• A hacker who helps companies find security risks.

• A hacker who creates viruses.

What transition word signals a definition or explanation in the text?

• Therefore

• Or

• Moreover

• However

What does the word 'mollify' mean in the context provided?

• To ignore someone.

• To give someone a gift.

• To calm or soothe someone.

• To make someone more angry.

What does 'extemporize' mean based on the context clues?

• To prepare in advance.

• To write a speech.

• To speak or perform without preparation.

• To read from a script.

How can prior knowledge help in understanding new words?

• By providing a reference point to infer meanings.

• By making you more confused.

• By making you rely on a dictionary.

• By making you forget the new words.

What does 'meeting one's demise' mean in the context of the video?

• Surviving a disaster.

• Experiencing a significant event.

• Finding a new home.

• Facing extinction or death.

When should you look up a word while reading?

• Never, just skip it.

• Only after finishing the entire book.

• Whenever you see a new word.

• When the word is crucial to understanding the passage.

What is the main takeaway from the video regarding reading and vocabulary?

• Always stop to look up every new word.

• Focus on understanding the content first, then learn vocabulary.

• Ignore new words completely.

• Only read texts with simple vocabulary.