When trying to decode an unfamiliar word, what are 4 types of context clues? Hint: SAGE
synonyms, antonyms, general context, examples
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What does jam mean in this sentence: If the entire class wanted to take the same subway train, they would have to jam into a crowded compartment.
A. to wedge between
B. to squeeze
C. to block
D.to apply
B. to squeeze
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What does racket mean? Though some may have described the sound of the bagpipes as beautiful, to Grandpa it sounded like a loud racket.
A. a happy sound
B. an illegal activity
C. a terrible noise
D. a device used for tennis
C. a terrible noise
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What does table mean:The student council was not ready to put the issue of vending machines to a vote, so they decided to table the issue for now.
A. to put in a list B. to put on a table C.to put aside until later D.to arrange or set
C.to put aside until later
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Elena found the word problem confusing and difficult, so she asked her teacher if he could simplify it for her. Which SAGE clue helps you understand simplify?
A. word problem B. difficult C. teacher D. found
B. difficult
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The new restaurant around the corner specialized in unique dishes that had never been served anywhere else. Which SAGE clue helps you define unique? A.never been served B.specialized C.around the corner D. new restaurant
A.never been served
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Millions of people came from all over to meet to have their voices heard. Jerry had never seen so many individuals congregate in one place. What does congregate mean? A.to assemble B.to talk to Congress C.to travel from near by D.far travel
A.to assemble
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The treasure they discovered had been buried deep in the sand. It would take all day to unearth it.What does unearth mean?
A. to get up
B. to bury
C. to find
D. to uncover
D. to uncover
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When Natalee saw the stray cat in the rain, her heart sank. The rain-soaked animal was a truly pathetic sight.What does pathetic mean?
A. sick
B. horrible
C. different
D. pitiful
D. pitiful
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The splinter was buried deep inside her fingertip. To extract it, she would need to find a pair of tweezers and keep a level head.What clues helps you know extract?
A. The splinter
B. was buried
C. a pair of tweezers
D. level head
B. was buried
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What word helps you understand peculiar? In 2009, scientists discovered a peculiar rat. This unusual animal weighed 3.5 pounds and was 32 inches long.
unusual
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Before her job interview, Jayla was nervous. When the boss cracked a few jokes, she was less timid. What word helps you understand timid?
nervous
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Colorado is home to a beautiful canyon. The Gunnison river carved out this ravine. It's now part of a national park. What is ravine? A. shallow water B. deep valley C. deep water
B. deep valley
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It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park. What does idyllic mean? A. beautiful B. optimistic C. hopeful D. perfect
D. perfect
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The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal. What does egregious mean? A.outstandingly bad B. greedy C. marvelous D. upbeat
A.outstandingly bad
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His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family. What does animosity mean? A. nervous B. friendship C.goodwill D.strong hostility