
Unit 1: Prepositional Phrases 1.4
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Infer the meaning of the word Penchant based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): She reached for mystery novels before considering any other genre.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because he enjoyed solving problems, he gravitated toward engineering.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While others explored options randomly, he consistently returned to the same choice.
Infer the meaning of the word Cynical based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): She narrowed her eyes, questioning whether the promise was genuine.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because he suspected hidden motives, he avoided joining the plan.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While many accepted the story, Nora doubted every detail.
Infer the meaning of the word Impugn based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): He cast doubt on her motives, suggesting she wasn’t being truthful.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because the committee questioned the report’s honesty, they challenged the authors publicly.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While some trusted her claims, others openly attacked her credibility.
Infer the meaning of the word Alluded based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): With a smile, she mentioned something that suggested a deeper story.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because the speaker referenced the past lightly, listeners had to infer the rest.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While others spoke directly, he slipped in quiet references.
Infer the meaning of the word Extrapolating based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): After seeing only two test questions, she announced the entire exam would be difficult.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because one customer complained, the manager assumed most others felt the same.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While others waited for more information, he jumped to broad conclusions from one example.
Infer the meaning of the word Amass based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): She filled her shelves with rare books collected throughout the years.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because he saved a small amount monthly, his funds steadily grew.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While others spent quickly, Marcus continued adding to his collection.
Infer the meaning of the word Myriad based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): She scanned the sky, overwhelmed by the sheer number of stars stretching endlessly.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because the project offered so many variations, students could choose from enormous ranges.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While past years had only a few options, this year brought an explosion of possibilities.
Infer the meaning of the word Warranted based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): After reviewing the entire chain of events, she concluded that his frustration, though sharp, was logical and reasonable.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because the policy repeatedly failed to protect customers, stronger oversight felt not rash but proportional.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While some objections were exaggerated, this criticism appeared measured and appropriate to the circumstances.
Infer the meaning of the word Indisputable based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): When the video appeared, no one could argue about what truly happened.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because the measurements matched perfectly, the conclusion stood firm.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While some theories were debated, this fact remained certain.
Infer the meaning of the word Prescient based on the context clues provided in the paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Character Reaction): She warned of the shortage weeks before others realized the supply chain was collapsing.
Paragraph 2 (Cause and Effect): Because he anticipated the trend early, his team prepared resources long before demand surged.
Paragraph 3 (Contrast): While others responded only after consequences appeared, she predicted them with remarkable accuracy.
Exercise physiologists compared endurance between athletes who consumed carbohydrates immediately after intense intervals and those who delayed intake by two hours. Immediate-intake athletes showed better performance during the next training cycle. Temperature and training intensity were the same.
Proposed Conclusion: Immediate carbohydrate intake improved endurance more than delayed intake in this study.
Question: Is the proposed conclusion logically correct?
A genealogy website updated its search tool after years of complaints about inaccurate results. The 2024 redesign improved indexing and filtering. Users reported that search matches were finally accurate.
Proposed Conclusion: The 2024 redesign improved search accuracy.
Question: Is the proposed conclusion logically correct?
A teacher rearranged student desks in 2019 in a way students found disorganized. In 2024, the arrangement was restructured and labeled. Students reported the new setup was much clearer.
Proposed Conclusion: The 2024 seating arrangement improved classroom organization.
Question: Is the proposed conclusion logically correct?
A science center uploaded free preview lectures for an upcoming robotics workshop. Surveys showed that most workshop participants had watched the previews and said the previews increased their interest in attending.
Proposed Conclusion: The preview lectures promoted in-person workshop attendance.
Question: Is the proposed conclusion logically correct?
A dangerous intersection had frequent accidents until the city installed new signals and road markings. Accident rates dropped significantly the following year. Weather patterns and traffic volume remained similar.
Proposed Conclusion: Accident rates had already been dropping before the redesign.
Question: Is the proposed conclusion logically correct?