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Monday- Context clues
Use inference to define the underlined word.
1. The football player's energy was sapped after the end of the
third quarter.
2. I was really hungry, and the pear I ate did not appease my
hunger.
3. The tornadoes wrath destroyed many homes within the state
of Kansas.
4. The treacherous rain fell upon the city for five straight days.
5. The boy vanished from his house without any signs or
warnings.
Tuesday- Context clues
Use synonym/antonym to define the underlined words. Tell
which you used.
1. It was an idyllic day; sunny, warm and perfect for a walk in the
park.
2. Her animosity, or hatred, of her sister had divided the family.
3. Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.
4. Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.
5. She is a famous singing star in her country but unknown to the
rest of the world.
Wednesday- Context clues
Sometimes a sentence contains a definition or example to help identify a
word. Use definition or example to define the underlined word.
1.
Some celestial bodies, such as the planets and stars, can be
seen with the naked eye.
2.
His constant questioning of my remarks made him a nuisance.
3.
There was a lot of tangible evidence, including fingerprints and
DNA, to prove them guilty.
4.
There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation, such as snow or
sleet.
5.
The cat has a kind disposition and would never bite or claw anyone.
Thursday-Word choice
Some verbs are vague; they don’t help you see the
action clearly. Specific verbs have more action; they tell you
exactly what is happening. Above each underlined
verb, write a verb that shows more action. The first is done as
an example.
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1. Jeannie goes to the finish line and wins the race.
2.Dwight goes slowly down the hall.
3.Jan goes, “It’s your turn to wash the dishes!”
4.Liz angrily took her diary from her brother.
5.Oscar carefully took his newborn baby to his proud wife.
Friday
Some verbs are vague; they don’t help you see the
action clearly. Specific verbs have more action; they tell
you exactly what is happening. Above each underlined
verb, write a verb that shows more action.
1.Sam took his mother to her birthday party.
2.Ron said into Steve’s ear, “Don’t tell her!”
3.“Shut the door!” said the angry child.
4. “I’m so happy,” the winner said
as she held up her trophy.
5.Sally makes her own clothes from her own patterns