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 didnt go with unpopular guys like him.

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

1. 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?

1. establish: even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the solider still woke cold from dreams of battle.

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

1. 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?

1. consent: jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend rodneys 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?

1. vexed: when jose found out that his little brother emilio carelessly broke joses xbox disc tray, jose was vexed and sure let emilio know it.

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

Explanation:

1. Universal: The context contrasts "popular girls" and "unpopular guys", showing the truth applies broadly to all people in this social dynamic.
2. Extraordinary: The sentence contrasts basic layup skill with the jump shot, implying the shot is far better than average.
3. Establish: The context notes peace existed for years after war, so the word means setting up that lasting peace.
4. Scrupulous: The sentence contrasts quick table-setting with careful, perfect arrangement, showing extreme attention to detail.
5. Consent: Jake asked for permission, and his pleasure shows the word means agreeing to his request.
6. Vexed: Emilio broke Jose's Xbox, so the word describes the angry/annoyed feeling from this action.

Answer:

1. Definition: Widely accepted or applicable to all

Clues: "universally acknowledged truth" paired with the contrast between "popular girls" and "unpopular guys"

1. Definition: Exceptionally good, far above average

Clues: Contrast between basic "layup a basketball" skill and the jump shot

1. Definition: To set up or bring into existence permanently

Clues: Peace was in place for years between formerly warring nations

1. Definition: Extremely careful, precise, and attentive to details

Clues: Contrast between quick table-setting and arranging items to "perfect alignment"

1. Definition: To agree to or give permission for something

Clues: Jake asked for "permission" and was pleased with the response

1. Definition: Annoyed, frustrated, or angered

Clues: Emilio "carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray" and Jose reacted negatively