Part 6
LANGUAGE
6.3 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
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Use Context Clues
Practice
Print this page and then write your answers.
A. Context Clues within the Same Sentence
Circle the words or phrases in each sentence that are context clues to the
meaning of the underlined word.
1. The boss reads the memorandum, or short message, to the workers.
2. The plane we took to visit our aunt ascended quickly up to the sky.
3. I was really surprised to get an unexpected email from an old friend.
4. My friend and I talk each morning and we chat at night too.
5. Blue whales are mammoth and can grow to one hundred feet.
B.
Context Clues in a Different Sentence
Circle the words or phrases in the sentences that are context clues to the
meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
1. The illustrator of the book was nearly as famous as the author. He was known for his detailed
pen and ink drawings.
3. It would take one hour to put together the bookcase. However, it would take two hours to
assemble the tables and chairs.
4. The sudden rain made the boy soaking wet. He could not remember ever being so drenched.
5. The student became famous. He was well known as the person who saved the library from
closing.
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2. Climbing the mountain was risky. The hiker was willing to take a chance though.