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Let's solve this Context Clues Worksheet (Part 3) step by step. The goal is to use the surrounding words in each sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
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Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word. These can include:
- Definitions or explanations
- Synonyms or antonyms
- Examples
- Situational clues
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and find the meaning of the underlined word using context clues.
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1. My mom said that I am perfectly *able* to get straight A’s.
- Context: "perfectly able" means fully capable.
- The phrase "to get straight A’s" suggests academic success.
- So, “able” means capable or competent.
- ✔ Answer: *able – capable of doing something*
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2. My dad didn’t want anyone to know his real *age*.
- Context: "real age" implies it’s something private or not commonly known.
- People often hide their age because it's personal information.
- So, “age” refers to how old someone is.
- ✔ Answer: *age – how many years old a person is*
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3. We bought a lot of *candy* before entering the movie theatre.
- Context: "bought a lot of" and "before entering the movie theatre" suggest a snack.
- Candy is commonly sold at theaters.
- So, “candy” means sweet treats made from sugar.
- ✔ Answer: *candy – sweet food, usually made with sugar*
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4. The *captain* of the ship was in charge of steering it to shore.
- Context: "in charge of steering" shows leadership and responsibility on a ship.
- Ships have a leader who navigates them — that’s the captain.
- So, “captain” means the person in command of a ship.
- ✔ Answer: *captain – the person who leads and directs a ship*
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5. I always do my homework at my *desk*.
- Context: “do my homework” is a school task; “at my desk” suggests a place for work.
- Desks are furniture used for writing or studying.
- So, “desk” means a piece of furniture with a flat surface for working.
- ✔ Answer: *desk – a table used for writing or studying*
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6. It is very *important* that you listen to your teacher.
- Context: “very important” emphasizes necessity or significance.
- Listening to your teacher is necessary for learning.
- So, “important” means something that matters or has value.
- ✔ Answer: *important – having great value or significance*
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7. It is not a good idea to *frighten* your little sister.
- Context: “not a good idea” and “your little sister” imply causing fear or worry.
- To frighten means to scare.
- So, “frighten” means to cause fear or alarm.
- ✔ Answer: *frighten – to make someone afraid*
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1. able – capable of doing something
2. age – how many years old a person is
3. candy – sweet food, usually made with sugar
4. captain – the person who leads and directs a ship
5. desk – a table used for writing or studying
6. important – having great value or significance
7. frighten – to make someone afraid
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This worksheet helps students practice understanding vocabulary by reading carefully and using surrounding words to infer meanings. Great job! 🌟
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Understanding Context Clues
Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word. These can include:
- Definitions or explanations
- Synonyms or antonyms
- Examples
- Situational clues
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and find the meaning of the underlined word using context clues.
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1. My mom said that I am perfectly *able* to get straight A’s.
- Context: "perfectly able" means fully capable.
- The phrase "to get straight A’s" suggests academic success.
- So, “able” means capable or competent.
- ✔ Answer: *able – capable of doing something*
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2. My dad didn’t want anyone to know his real *age*.
- Context: "real age" implies it’s something private or not commonly known.
- People often hide their age because it's personal information.
- So, “age” refers to how old someone is.
- ✔ Answer: *age – how many years old a person is*
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3. We bought a lot of *candy* before entering the movie theatre.
- Context: "bought a lot of" and "before entering the movie theatre" suggest a snack.
- Candy is commonly sold at theaters.
- So, “candy” means sweet treats made from sugar.
- ✔ Answer: *candy – sweet food, usually made with sugar*
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4. The *captain* of the ship was in charge of steering it to shore.
- Context: "in charge of steering" shows leadership and responsibility on a ship.
- Ships have a leader who navigates them — that’s the captain.
- So, “captain” means the person in command of a ship.
- ✔ Answer: *captain – the person who leads and directs a ship*
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5. I always do my homework at my *desk*.
- Context: “do my homework” is a school task; “at my desk” suggests a place for work.
- Desks are furniture used for writing or studying.
- So, “desk” means a piece of furniture with a flat surface for working.
- ✔ Answer: *desk – a table used for writing or studying*
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6. It is very *important* that you listen to your teacher.
- Context: “very important” emphasizes necessity or significance.
- Listening to your teacher is necessary for learning.
- So, “important” means something that matters or has value.
- ✔ Answer: *important – having great value or significance*
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7. It is not a good idea to *frighten* your little sister.
- Context: “not a good idea” and “your little sister” imply causing fear or worry.
- To frighten means to scare.
- So, “frighten” means to cause fear or alarm.
- ✔ Answer: *frighten – to make someone afraid*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. able – capable of doing something
2. age – how many years old a person is
3. candy – sweet food, usually made with sugar
4. captain – the person who leads and directs a ship
5. desk – a table used for writing or studying
6. important – having great value or significance
7. frighten – to make someone afraid
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This worksheet helps students practice understanding vocabulary by reading carefully and using surrounding words to infer meanings. Great job! 🌟
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of determine the meaning of words and phrases worksheet.
