Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying the
context clues used in each sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word. There are four types of context clues:
1.
Definition: The meaning is directly explained.
2.
Synonym: A synonym (a word with a similar meaning) is provided.
3.
Antonym: An antonym (a word with an opposite meaning) is provided.
4.
Example: An example is given to illustrate the meaning.
We will analyze each sentence step by step.
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Sentence 1:
The weather was hazy. It was so foggy that we could barely see the road.
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Underlined Word: *hazy*
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Context Clue: The phrase "so foggy" provides a synonym for "hazy."
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Type of Context Clue: Synonym
#### Answer:
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Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?: *foggy*
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Which type of Context Clue was used?: ☐ Definition, ☐ Antonym, ☐ Example, ☒ Synonym
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Sentence 2:
Elaine's mom assured her that she would be safe on the roller coaster. Even though Elaine's mom promised it would be safe, she was still scared.
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Underlined Word: *assured*
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Context Clue: The word "promised" is a synonym for "assured."
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Type of Context Clue: Synonym
#### Answer:
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Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?: *promised*
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Which type of Context Clue was used?: ☐ Definition, ☐ Antonym, ☐ Example, ☒ Synonym
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Sentence 3:
Garrett and Jacob are identical twins. Since they look exactly the same, no one can tell them apart.
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Underlined Word: *identical*
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Context Clue: The phrase "look exactly the same" provides a definition for "identical."
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Type of Context Clue: Definition
#### Answer:
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Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?: *look exactly the same*
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Which type of Context Clue was used?: ☒ Definition, ☐ Antonym, ☐ Example, ☐ Synonym
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Final Answers:
1.
- Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?
foggy
- Which type of Context Clue was used?
Synonym
2.
- Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?
promised
- Which type of Context Clue was used?
Synonym
3.
- Which word or phrase helped you determine the meaning?
look exactly the same
- Which type of Context Clue was used?
Definition
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{1. Foggy, Synonym} \\
\text{2. Promised, Synonym} \\
\text{3. Look exactly the same, Definition}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of context clues worksheet.