Type of Context Clue
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Example
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1. Definition: Often
a sentence will contain the actual definition of the word.
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People who suffer from acrophobia, or the
fear of heights, shouldn't climb mountains. Explanation
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2. Example: Often,
a sentence will provide many examples and details which help you see and understand
the word even if you don't know the exacty definition.
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Mr. Jones is a real recluse. He lives
alone on the edge of town and he never comes out of his house except to go
to work. Explanation
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3. Contrast: Sometimes
an unknown word is used in contrast to a word that you do know or that is
explained in the sentences.
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Unlike Professor Dixon, who is extremely nervous,
Professor Benton is very placid. Explanation
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4. Logic: Your knowledge
about the world or of a particular situation can help you understand a word
you don't know.
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The baby-sitter put a pacificer in the baby's
mouth and suddenly little Jimmy stopped crying. Explanation
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5. Latin and Greek Word Parts:
Even if you don't have all these stems, prefixes and suffixes memorized,
if you know a few of them, you will have clues about many unfamiliar words.
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Many politicans still favor the use of geothermal
energy. Explanation
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6. Grammar: When you
know the part of speech of an unfamiliar word, you know a lot about that
word.
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On a computer, you can change a word by simply
moving the cursor to the place where you want to make the change.
Explanation
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