Context Clues and Vocabulary Meanings

The video tutorial reviews persuasive essay writing and introduces context clues as a tool for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension. It explains different types of context clues, such as definition, synonym, antonym, examples, cause and effect, and inference. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to help students understand and apply context clues effectively. The video concludes with a drill to reinforce the learning objectives.

What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce new ideas

• To ask questions

Which type of essay aims to persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint?

• Expository essay

• Persuasive essay

• Narrative essay

• Descriptive essay

What is one of the class objectives mentioned in the lesson?

• To learn a new language

• To write a novel

• To enhance vocabulary using context clues

• To memorize a dictionary

What does the word 'eccentric' mean in the context of the example given?

• Organized

• Messy

• Strange

• Normal

What does the word 'murky' mean in the context of the example given?

• Clear

• Bottomless

• Cloudy

• Bright

Which type of context clue involves providing a direct definition of an unknown word?

• Synonym

• Inference

• Antonym

• Definition

What signal words are used for the 'definition' type of context clue?

• Because, since

• For example, such as

• Is, are, means

• But, however

In the example given, what is the synonym for 'remorse'?

• Joy

• Shame

• Anger

• Fear

What does the word 'squandered' mean in the context of the example given?

• Invested

• Wasted

• Saved

• Earned

Which signal word indicates an antonym context clue?

• Because

• Is

• Such as

• On the contrary