Question

context clues
determine the meaning of the bolded words in each example by using context clues. then, look up the definition of the words to determine whether your analysis was correct or incorrect.

text evidence	context clue	what i think the word means	dictionary definition
the old man looked out, then beckoned frantically for greg to follow him.		come closer	make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

Explanation:

For the word "involuntary", the context clue can be inferred from the contrast with standing still - the tremor is not something Greg can control. For "beckoned", the context of the old - man wanting Greg to follow implies a gesture to come closer.

Answer:

Text Evidence	Context Clue	What I think the word means	Dictionary Definition
The old man looked out, then beckoned frantically for Greg to follow him.	The old - man wants Greg to follow, so it implies a gesture to come closer.	Come closer	make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.