Question 1

What type of context clue is being used when an unfamiliar word is immediately followed by a comma and a synonym or brief explanation?

Accepted Answer

An appositive context clue. The definition or restatement is placed directly next to the unknown word, often set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.

Question 2

Which signal words most commonly indicate a CONTRAST context clue that helps define an unfamiliar word?

Accepted Answer

Words like 'however,' 'although,' 'but,' 'unlike,' and 'on the other hand' signal contrast clues, indicating the unknown word means the opposite of something already stated.

Question 3

What strategy should you use when a sentence provides a specific example to help clarify an unknown word?

Accepted Answer

Use the example context clue strategy: identify the example given (often introduced by 'such as,' 'for instance,' or 'like') and generalize from it to determine the broader meaning of the unknown word.

Question 4

When no direct clue is present, what is the best approach to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context?

Accepted Answer

Use inference: read the entire surrounding passage for mood, topic, and logic, then substitute a word that makes sense in context and check that it is consistent with the overall meaning.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean, as seen in medical terms like 'bradycardia'?

Accepted Answer

'Brady-' means slow. Bradycardia, for example, refers to an abnormally slow heart rate.

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