Why is guessing the meaning from context considered important?

Understanding Vocabulary Through Context Clues

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6th - 7th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the only technique for learning new words.
It replaces the need for a dictionary.
It helps improve vocabulary skills.
It guarantees understanding of all vocabulary.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the limitation of using context to guess meanings?
It requires a dictionary.
It is only useful for easy words.
It can be misleading.
It is 100% accurate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example about the baseball team's pitcher, what does 'eccentric' mean?
Normal
Strange
Boring
Common
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What clue in the sentence helps determine the meaning of 'eccentric'?
The word 'normal'
The word 'habit'
The phrase 'such as'
The phrase 'in general'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technique involves looking for words like 'such as'?
Using examples
Using definitions
Using synonyms
Using contrast words
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can definitions within sentences help in understanding vocabulary?
By providing synonyms
By using complex words
By defining the word directly
By using unrelated examples
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence about the stream, what does 'mky' mean?
Clear
Cloudy
Deep
Fast
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