Question

context clues 1.3
directions: read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues or your prior knowledge. then, explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.

1. unpleasant: brian felt that ms. golding was much more unpleasant than usual and he suspected that she did not have her coffee this morning.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. remedy: the richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. singe: the curling iron was so hot that martha singed her hair when she tried using it.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. quarrel: max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. conclude: after finding crumbs all over fidos bed, mom concluded that the dog had eaten the cookies.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. enormous: after taking the final exam, felix felt as though an enormous burden had been lifted.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

Explanation:

1. For "unpleasant": The context clue is the detail that Ms. Golding didn't have coffee, a common trigger for irritability, which links to the word's meaning.
2. For "remedy": The clue is the man losing his hearing and offering a reward for something to fix this condition, pointing to a solution for an ailment.
3. For "singe": The clue is the curling iron being "so hot", which explains how hair would be damaged by slight burning.
4. For "quarrel": The clue is Max being "sick of" the interaction with his wife over money, indicating a heated argument.
5. For "conclude": The clue is finding crumbs on the dog's bed, which is evidence leading to a final judgment.
6. For "enormous": The clue is the burden being from a final exam, a stressful, large-scale task, showing the burden is very big.

Answer:

1. unpleasant

• Definition: Causing discomfort, irritation, or displeasure
• Clue: "he suspected that she did not have her coffee this morning"

1. remedy

• Definition: A treatment or solution for a problem or illness
• Clue: "the richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition"

1. singe

• Definition: To slightly burn the surface of something
• Clue: "The curling iron was so hot"

1. quarrel

• Definition: To have a heated argument or disagreement
• Clue: "Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money"

1. conclude

• Definition: To reach a final judgment or decision based on evidence
• Clue: "After finding crumbs all over Fido's bed"

1. enormous

• Definition: Extremely large in size, amount, or intensity
• Clue: "burden had been lifted" after a final exam