analyze context to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words
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In paragraph 12, people that act in altruistic ways are--
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dignified
persistent
resourceful
selfless
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Which word means "supporting" or "recommending"?
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lingering (paragraph 11)
browsing (paragraph 5)
advocating (paragraph 16)
bemoaning (paragraph 16)
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In paragraph 12, people that act in altruistic ways are--
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Which word means "supporting" or "recommending"?
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In paragraph 3, which word means "passed" or "slipped by"?
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In paragraph 10, the word reverie means--
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Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word indistinct in
paragraph 4?
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In paragraph 17, the word contorted means--
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In paragraph 2, the word handful means someone who is--
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Which words from paragraph 7 best help the reader understand the use of the word arresting?
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Which expression from paragraph 8 means “to glorify”?
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Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word russet in line 8?
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Re: What is the definition of context clues?
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Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word curator as it is used in the following sentence? Martha is a curator, a person who is responsible for looking after a museum’s collection.
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Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word carnivores as it is used in the following sentence?
Carnivores, that is, meat eaters, are the top of the food chain.
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Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word loquacious as it is used in the following sentence?
Mike’s parrot was loquacious, but Maria’s said very little.
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Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word enthralled as it is used in the following sentence? My brother is enthralled by birds similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects.
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Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word belligerence as it is used in the following sentence?
Katie’s belligerence surprised everyone. She threw her book across the room, glared at Chris, and then pushed him to the floor.
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C: Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
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A: In paragraph 7, which term refers to a belief that is contrary to prevailing opinion?
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P: How would the sentence look if you were trying to use an antonym as a context clue when writing a sentence for the word affable.
