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Let's solve each of these context clues problems step by step. The goal is to determine the meaning of the underlined word using the surrounding context (clues in the sentence) and explain how we figured it out.
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1. Kaitlyn was nervous to be the only singer on stage and be the first on the bill with her solitary performance.
- Underlined word: *solitary*
- Meaning: Alone; single; not accompanied by others.
- Clues:
- "the only singer on stage" — this tells us she is alone.
- "first on the bill" — suggests she’s performing by herself at the beginning.
- "her solitary performance" — the word "only" and "alone" are implied through context.
- The repetition of being “the only” and “first” supports that “solitary” means alone.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: Alone or by oneself.
- Clues: "the only singer on stage" and "first on the bill" suggest she is performing alone.
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2. Mr. Banks will compensate us for the work we do by paying my friends and me each five dollars.
- Underlined word: *compensate*
- Meaning: To pay or give something in return for work or service.
- Clues:
- "paying my friends and me each five dollars" — this directly explains what compensation means in this case.
- "for the work we do" — shows the payment is in exchange for labor.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: To pay someone for their work.
- Clues: "by paying... five dollars" and "for the work we do" show that compensation means payment.
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3. Dad and mom placed cups on the table and gave each of us thirsty kids a choice of beverage.
- Underlined word: *beverage*
- Meaning: A drink, especially one other than water.
- Clues:
- "placed cups on the table" — implies drinks are being served.
- "thirsty kids" — they want something to drink.
- "a choice" — indicates multiple drink options.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: A drink or liquid to consume.
- Clues: "cups," "thirsty kids," and "choice" all suggest that beverage refers to something to drink.
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4. Cosmo bought a new computer but was told that the industry creates better, faster, newer computers so quickly that his will be obsolete within the month.
- Underlined word: *obsolete*
- Meaning: No longer useful or up-to-date; outdated.
- Clues:
- "creates better, faster, newer computers so quickly" — shows rapid improvement.
- "within the month" — very short time to become outdated.
- "his will be obsolete" — implies his computer won’t be useful anymore soon.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: Outdated or no longer useful.
- Clues: "better, faster, newer computers" and "within the month" suggest the current computer will be replaced quickly.
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5. When our dog Honkers escapes, Kyle and I run in different directions around the house after the dog to cut him off and try to intercept him.
- Underlined word: *intercept*
- Meaning: To stop or block someone or something from continuing.
- Clues:
- "run in different directions" — they're trying to surround the dog.
- "cut him off" — this is a direct clue meaning to block the dog’s path.
- "after the dog" — they’re chasing to stop him.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: To stop or block someone’s progress.
- Clues: "cut him off" and "run in different directions" suggest they are trying to block the dog.
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1.
- Meaning: Alone or by oneself
- Clues: "the only singer on stage" and "first on the bill"
2.
- Meaning: To pay someone for their work
- Clues: "by paying... five dollars" and "for the work we do"
3.
- Meaning: A drink or liquid to consume
- Clues: "cups," "thirsty kids," and "choice"
4.
- Meaning: Outdated or no longer useful
- Clues: "better, faster, newer computers" and "within the month"
5.
- Meaning: To stop or block someone’s progress
- Clues: "cut him off" and "run in different directions"
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These answers use context clues effectively to infer meanings without needing a dictionary. Great practice for reading comprehension!
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1. Kaitlyn was nervous to be the only singer on stage and be the first on the bill with her solitary performance.
- Underlined word: *solitary*
- Meaning: Alone; single; not accompanied by others.
- Clues:
- "the only singer on stage" — this tells us she is alone.
- "first on the bill" — suggests she’s performing by herself at the beginning.
- "her solitary performance" — the word "only" and "alone" are implied through context.
- The repetition of being “the only” and “first” supports that “solitary” means alone.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: Alone or by oneself.
- Clues: "the only singer on stage" and "first on the bill" suggest she is performing alone.
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2. Mr. Banks will compensate us for the work we do by paying my friends and me each five dollars.
- Underlined word: *compensate*
- Meaning: To pay or give something in return for work or service.
- Clues:
- "paying my friends and me each five dollars" — this directly explains what compensation means in this case.
- "for the work we do" — shows the payment is in exchange for labor.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: To pay someone for their work.
- Clues: "by paying... five dollars" and "for the work we do" show that compensation means payment.
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3. Dad and mom placed cups on the table and gave each of us thirsty kids a choice of beverage.
- Underlined word: *beverage*
- Meaning: A drink, especially one other than water.
- Clues:
- "placed cups on the table" — implies drinks are being served.
- "thirsty kids" — they want something to drink.
- "a choice" — indicates multiple drink options.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: A drink or liquid to consume.
- Clues: "cups," "thirsty kids," and "choice" all suggest that beverage refers to something to drink.
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4. Cosmo bought a new computer but was told that the industry creates better, faster, newer computers so quickly that his will be obsolete within the month.
- Underlined word: *obsolete*
- Meaning: No longer useful or up-to-date; outdated.
- Clues:
- "creates better, faster, newer computers so quickly" — shows rapid improvement.
- "within the month" — very short time to become outdated.
- "his will be obsolete" — implies his computer won’t be useful anymore soon.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: Outdated or no longer useful.
- Clues: "better, faster, newer computers" and "within the month" suggest the current computer will be replaced quickly.
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5. When our dog Honkers escapes, Kyle and I run in different directions around the house after the dog to cut him off and try to intercept him.
- Underlined word: *intercept*
- Meaning: To stop or block someone or something from continuing.
- Clues:
- "run in different directions" — they're trying to surround the dog.
- "cut him off" — this is a direct clue meaning to block the dog’s path.
- "after the dog" — they’re chasing to stop him.
✔ Answer:
- Meaning: To stop or block someone’s progress.
- Clues: "cut him off" and "run in different directions" suggest they are trying to block the dog.
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Final Answers:
1.
- Meaning: Alone or by oneself
- Clues: "the only singer on stage" and "first on the bill"
2.
- Meaning: To pay someone for their work
- Clues: "by paying... five dollars" and "for the work we do"
3.
- Meaning: A drink or liquid to consume
- Clues: "cups," "thirsty kids," and "choice"
4.
- Meaning: Outdated or no longer useful
- Clues: "better, faster, newer computers" and "within the month"
5.
- Meaning: To stop or block someone’s progress
- Clues: "cut him off" and "run in different directions"
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These answers use context clues effectively to infer meanings without needing a dictionary. Great practice for reading comprehension!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheets 4th grade.
