Question

context clues 3.1
name: destiny (144)
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?

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 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?

1. vexed: when jose found out that his little brother emilio carelessly broke jose’s 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 clue "universally acknowledged truth" implies that it is accepted by everyone. So the definition is "widely or globally accepted or existing everywhere".
2. Extraordinary: Comparing Kevin's normal basketball - layup skill with the speaker's "extraordinary" jump - shot implies that it is very unusual or remarkable. So the definition is "unusual, remarkable, or exceptional".
3. Establish: The context of peace between two formerly warring nations being "established" for years indicates that a state of peace has been created or set up. So the definition is "to create, set up, or bring into existence".
4. Scrupulous: The description of the mother arranging each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment shows great care and attention to detail. So the definition is "showing great care and precision; meticulous".
5. Consent: Jake asked for permission and his mother "consented", which means she gave her approval or agreement. So the definition is "to give approval or agreement".
6. Vexed: Jose's reaction when his little brother broke his Xbox disc tray shows that he was annoyed or troubled. So the definition is "annoyed, troubled, or irritated".

Answer:

1. Definition: Widely or globally accepted or existing everywhere.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? "Universally acknowledged truth"

1. Definition: Unusual, remarkable, or exceptional.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Comparison with normal basketball - layup skill.

1. Definition: To create, set up, or bring into existence.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Peace between two formerly warring nations being established.

1. Definition: Showing great care and precision; meticulous.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Mother arranging items in perfect alignment.

1. Definition: To give approval or agreement.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jake asked for permission and mother consented.

1. Definition: Annoyed, troubled, or irritated.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jose's reaction to his brother breaking his Xbox disc tray.