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Context Clues (Test Prep)

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Context Clues (Test Prep)

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Max guides you through what to do if you see a word you don't know.

What do you do if you see a word you don't know?!

Context Clues

Look for examples.

Examples

like, such as, or, for instance

device

A device, such as a phone or iPad, can be expensive.

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Pay attention to word parts.

Word Parts

Is there a helpful suffix, prefix or root word?

ex. helpFUL or REwrite

Look for synonyms.

Synonyms

The fox raced SWIFTLY through the trees and flew out of sight.

Look for antonyms.

Antonyms

She knew the cup wasn't FRAGILE when she felt its sturdy handle and thick sides.

Sometimes there's a definition of the word.

Definition

A MARSH, or swamp, was a wet and muggy place.

Let's put it to the test!

'I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an INCENTIVE for them to work harder.'

Pick the correct answer

What is the meaning of “incentive”?

'I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an INCENTIVE for them to work harder.'

Christmas is a time when Dad REVERTS to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.

Pick the correct answer

What does “reverts” mean in the last slide?

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was TRANSIENT. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

Pick the correct answer

When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was TRANSIENT. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

Pick the correct answer

When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

Look for examples.

Pay attention to word parts.

Look for synonyms.

Look for antonyms.

Sometimes there's a definition of the word.

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What do you do if you see a word you don't know?!

Context Clues

Look for examples.

Examples

device

Look for examples.

Pay attention to word parts.

Word Parts

ex. helpFUL or REwrite

Look for synonyms.

Synonyms

Look for antonyms.

Antonyms

Sometimes there's a definition of the word.

Definition

Let's put it to the test!

'I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an INCENTIVE for them to work harder.'

'I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an INCENTIVE for them to work harder.'

Christmas is a time when Dad REVERTS to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was TRANSIENT. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was TRANSIENT. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

Look for examples.

Pay attention to word parts.

Look for synonyms.

Look for antonyms.

Sometimes there's a definition of the word.

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