C ONTEXT C LUES The Aftermath of Understanding. P RACTICE The following are practice questions to help you identify vocabulary meanings through the use.

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C ONTEXT C LUES The Aftermath of Understanding

P RACTICE The following are practice questions to help you identify vocabulary meanings through the use of context, or what’s going on around the word. Your job is to read the sentences, and then identify the meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues. You then have to decide which of the FOUR types of context clues is used in that sentence

N UMBER 1! Mallery’s mom though that the new outfit that she had bought Mallery was modish. Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style. What does the word MODISH mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?

N UMERO T WO ! Insomnia, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day. What does the word INSOMNIA mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?

N UMBER T HREE ! The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness. What does the word SAVOR mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?

I TEM 4! The day had proven to be very torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside. What does the word TORRID mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?

P ROBLEMO G O ! It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day. What does the word RAIMENT mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?

N UMBER 6! Though many types of birds fly in groups, eagles are birds of solitude. What does the word SOLITUDE mean in this sentence? Which type of context clue is being used here?