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In (1-5), we introduced how to guess the meaning of unknown words by means of synonyms, antonyms, as well as definition and explanation. In this unit we introduce two more commonly used context clues: examples and affixes (词缀).
1 Synonyms and antonyms (反义词) can serve as clues for guessing the meaning of unknown words. Sometimes you may come across signal words like “same”, “similar to” or “different from”, which may indicate a similar or opposite meaning of the unknown word. For example: ...
1.ContextClues:Details Let’sLookatthepasttest ...DoYouWantToLearnEnglishSomewhereDifferent?ThencometoPerth,thepicturesqueCapitalCityofWesternAustralia,Pertheroffersyou:*Mediterraneanclimate (星月成都2模)*LovelyIndianOceanbeaches ...A.culturalB.beautifulC.traditionalD.industrial ContextClues:Details Awriteris...
An antonym is a word or phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase. For example, “sick” and “healthy” are antonyms. Antonyms, like synonyms, are also used as context clues to suggest meaning in words that aren’t often understood. ...
Master Vocabulary with Context Clues By Kelly Roell Definitions or restatements Synonyms Antonyms or opposites Examples or explanations 1: Definitions or Restatements A definition or restatement clue is the most straightforward "hint" you'll ever get—it defines the precise meaning of a vocabulary word...
Context clues can be anything that helps you understand the meaning of an unknown word. However, some of the most common and effective types of context clues are in-text definitions, listed examples, synonyms, antonyms, root words/affixes, mood/tone, cause and effect, and inferences. Why are...
Contextcluesrefertoinformationrelatedtospecificwordsorphrasesthatappearsinanarticle,whichcanhelpreadersunderstandthemeaningofwordsorphrases.Contextualcluescanbesentences,paragraphs,orinformationthroughoutthearticle,whichareassociatedwithspecificwordsorphrasesandprovideadditionalexplanationorbackgroundinformation.Theimportanceof...
Context clues are right there in the text. But sometimes we don't see them. Reading is one of the best ways to improve your English. So in this week's Education Tips, we will talk about four kinds of context clues that can help you become a better reader. Tip #1: Synonyms The ...
Context clues are hints within a text that can help the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase. These clues can come in many forms, including synonyms, antonyms, explanations, examples, or definitions within the text. They can also be found in the form of the word's...