Let’s go through each sentence one by one. For each underlined word, we’ll look at the rest of the sentence to figure out what it means — that’s using “context clues.”
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1. I look favorably upon my friend because he has always been loyal to me.
- The speaker says they “look favorably” on their friend *because* the friend is loyal.
- Loyalty is a good thing → so “favorably” must mean in a positive or approving way.
→
favorably – with approval or in a positive way
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2. My latest endeavor did not end well because I was not prepared.
- “Endeavor” is something you try to do — like a project or effort.
- It didn’t end well because the person wasn’t prepared → so it’s an attempt or effort.
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endeavor – an attempt or effort to achieve something
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3. I have a tendency to upset people when I am too selfish.
- “Tendency” = something you often do.
- When selfish → upsets people → so it’s a habit or usual behavior.
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tendency – a natural inclination or habit to behave in a certain way
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4. The dormitory was a fun place to be during freshman year.
- “Dormitory” is where students live during school (especially college).
- Freshman year = first year of high school or college → so it’s a student housing building.
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dormitory – a building where students live while attending school
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5. The lake had an abundant amount of water in it after the hurricane passed.
- After a hurricane → lots of rain → lake filled up.
- “Abundant” = more than enough → plenty.
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abundant – existing in large quantities; plentiful
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6. All of the information at the rally did not pertain to everyone present.
- Not all info applied to everyone → so “pertain” means relate to or concern.
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pertain – to relate to or be connected with something
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7. We voted unanimously for the president because he held many good qualities.
- Everyone voted for him → no one disagreed.
- “Unanimously” = all together, in full agreement.
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unanimously – with complete agreement; everyone voting the same way
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8. The etiquette that needed to be displayed was very important to their growth.
- Etiquette = how you act politely around others.
- Important for growth → social skills matter.
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etiquette – polite behavior and manners expected in society
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Final Answer:
1. favorably – with approval or in a positive way
2. endeavor – an attempt or effort to achieve something
3. tendency – a natural inclination or habit to behave in a certain way
4. dormitory – a building where students live while attending school
5. abundant – existing in large quantities; plentiful
6. pertain – to relate to or be connected with something
7. unanimously – with complete agreement; everyone voting the same way
8. etiquette – polite behavior and manners expected in society
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues 1 1 ereadingworksheet answer key 7.
