Question

context clues 3.1 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. universal: jim wanted to ask janet to the dance, but he felt it a universally acknowledged truth that popular girls like her didn’t go with unpopular guys like him. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 2. extraordinary: kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is extraordinary. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 3. establish: even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the soldier still woke cold from dreams of battle. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 4. scrupulous: i wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 5. consent: jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 6. vexed: when jose found out that his little brother emilio carelessly broke jose’s xbox disc tray, he was vexed and sure let emilio know it. definition: _ what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

Explanation:

1. Universal: The clue "a universally acknowledged truth" and the idea that popular girls don't go with unpopular guys implies something that is widely - held or applicable across the board. So, the definition is "relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group". The clue is "universally acknowledged truth".
2. Extraordinary: The contrast with Kevin knowing how to do a normal basketball move (lay - up) and the speaker's jump shot being something special gives the idea of something remarkable or unusual. Definition: "very unusual, remarkable, or amazing". Clue: "but my jump shot is extraordinary" in contrast to a normal action.
3. Establish: The context of peace between two formerly warring nations being in place for years shows the meaning of setting up or creating a stable situation. Definition: "to set up or create (something, such as an organization or a relationship) in a lasting or official way". Clue: "peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years".
4. Scrupulous: The mother's careful and precise arrangement of napkins, dishes, and utensils until they are in perfect alignment shows great attention to detail. Definition: "showing great care and attention to detail". Clue: "mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment".
5. Consent: Jake asked for permission and was pleased when his mother agreed. Definition: "permission or agreement". Clue: "Jake asked his mother for permission... and he was quite pleased when she consented".
6. Vexed: Jose's reaction to his brother breaking his Xbox disc tray shows he was annoyed or irritated. Definition: "annoyed, irritated, or worried". Clue: "When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray, was vexed and sure let Emilio know it".

Answer:

1. Definition: Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Universally acknowledged truth.
2. Definition: Very unusual, remarkable, or amazing. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? But my jump shot is extraordinary (in contrast to a normal action).
3. Definition: To set up or create (something, such as an organization or a relationship) in a lasting or official way. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years.
4. Definition: Showing great care and attention to detail. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
5. Definition: Permission or agreement. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jake asked his mother for permission... and he was quite pleased when she consented.
6. Definition: Annoyed, irritated, or worried. What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray, was vexed and sure let Emilio know it.