bewildering Context Clue: The movie was bewildering because I couldn’t follow the plot. Context Clue: “But they would be bewildering if you couldn’t hear the music” (Talking with his hands, 302). Define: Bewildering means confusing. bewildering Ask: What is an antonym of bewildering?
Context Clue: Charles has a moderate amount of toys, but Flora has way too many. Context Clue: “But that was a moderate challenge compared with interpreting the plays of Shakespeare” (Talking with his hands, 302). Define: Describes something that is reasonable, not extreme. moderate Ask: What is an synonym for moderate?
Context Clue: Karen does not want to hamper her education, so she plays basketball only after she has done her homework. Context Clue: “Shirts positions himself so that he doesn’t hamper deaf audiences members’ view of the on-stage action (Talking with his hands, 302). Define: Is to hold back or get in the way. hamper Ask: When you get a cold, what kinds of activities does it hamper?
Context Clue: The legislature decided to prohibit littering in all public places Context Clue: “The ADA was designed to prohibit discrimination in the workplace against people with disabilities” (Talking with his hands, 303). prohibit Define: Is to forbid, disallow, or ban. Ask: Why might a government decide to prohibit driving without a license?
Context Clue: The entrance to the building was accessible to wheelchairs. Context Clue: “It requires businesses to make offices and other workplaces accessible” (Talking with his hands, 303). accessible Define: Something is accessible if it is easily reached. Ask: What is a synonym for accessible?
Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 3 to capture the spirit
Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 3 tough enough
Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 3 in her shoes
Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 3 to open a pocketbook
Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 laundry
Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 detergent
Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 hydrant
Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 laundromat
Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 washing machine
water-treatment plant Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 3 water-treatment plant