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Definition and Example Context Clues Practice

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11 questions
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When you find a definition context clue, you will see the ____________ of the word, or its definition, is _____________ given in the sentence or text. You can recognize a definition context clue if you see a group of words inside ___________ in the sentence. Sometimes the definition follows the word _______ and it could just be the next sentence in the paragraph.
Other Answer Choices:
commas
directly
or
meaning
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How do I find example context clues? An author will use a _____________ example to help the reader_______________ the word's meaning. Another way that an author my include example context clues is by giving a _________ of examples of something to show what a word means. The author may use the word ______________ right before listing the examples. A phrase commonly used to find example context clues is _____________ It is important to pay close attention when reading to see if the author gives you examples to help you understand the meaning of a word in the text.
Other Answer Choices:
list
such as.
specific
including
understand
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Select the definition clue for the word yearned in the paragraph below. (only 1)

Carlos was stuck in a small town, but he yearned to travel. He felt a strong desire and a deep longing to see the world. It was all he ever thought about these days.
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Select the definition clue for the word banquet in the paragraph below. (only 1 choice)

Many charities ask for donations through the mail. Some advertise on TV. Some purchase billboards. However, one tried-and-true fundraising method is to hold a banquet. Having a lavish, expensive meal in honor of a cause is a great way to get people to open their wallets.
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Select the definition clue for the word optimist in the paragraph below. You will find 2 definition clues in this paragraph. (two choices)

No matter the challenges laid before him, President Obama remained an optimist. He was a person who always hoped for the best. He was a person who believed that good would win out over evil.
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Select the example clues for the word compatible. (three choices)

Despite our different backgrounds, my roommate and I are just really compatible. We’re like peanut butter and jelly, cereal and milk, or a burger and fries. Great…now I’m hungry!
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What does the word compatible mean in the paragraph from question 6?

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Select the example clues for the word compassion. (two choices)

Ed’s speech was moving. He said that the world needed more acts of compassion. He said that it had been too long since he had seen someone feed a hungry stranger. People used to volunteer their time to read to the elderly and to needy children, but it was rare these days.
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What is the meaning of compassion as it is used in question 8?

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Select the example clues for the word urban. (two choices)

During this period, many Americans were flocking to urban areas to find factory work. Places like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia were already big, but they grew even larger.
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What is the meaning of urban as it is used in question 10?