Question

context clues i.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. dignity: even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site. definition: what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 2. splendid: the rays from the rising sun shined splendidly through our kitchen window. definition: what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 3. particle: john was so hungry that he didnt leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate. definition: what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? 4. elegant: cassie took her time when she wrote in cursive, slowly making each word out of an elegant series of arcs and loops. definition: what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

Explanation:

1. Dignity: The context "holding her head up high" and "maintained her dignity" when arrested suggests dignity is about self - respect and poise.
2. Splendid: The description of the sun's rays shining "splendidly" through the window implies a sense of grandeur and brightness.
3. Particle: The statement "he didn't leave a single particle of the muffin" indicates a very small piece or bit.
4. Elegant: The description of Cassie writing in cursive "slowly making each word out of an elegant series of arcs and loops" suggests gracefulness and refinement.

Answer:

1. Definition: Self - respect and poise. Clues: Holding her head up high as she was marched off, maintained her dignity.
2. Definition: Grand and bright. Clues: The rays from the rising sun shined splendidly through our kitchen window.
3. Definition: A very small piece. Clues: He didn't leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate.
4. Definition: Graceful and refined. Clues: Cassie took her time when she wrote in cursive, slowly making each word out of an elegant series of arcs and loops.