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Question 7 PLSS 100 POINT I HONSTY DONT NEED IT

Read the sentence below. Which type of context clue is used to help you figure out the meaning of the word gregarious?

People who are gregarious, or very friendly and sociable, always have something fun to do.

Antonym context clue
Definition context clue
Inference context clue
Synonym context clue


D IS WRONG



Which of the following is a good strategy for finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

Count the syllables in the word and find others that are similar in length.
Keep reading past that word so that you can continue with the story.
Make inferences about the meaning based on the words around it.
Put the book down and do something else for at least 30 minutes.



B IS WRONG



Read the sentence below, and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word cryptic.

No one understood the teacher's cryptic message about the questions that would be on the test.

What is most likely the definition of the word cryptic?

Representing a clear message
Involving a difficult test
Sending a friendly text
Having a hidden meaning



B IS WRONG

Answer 1

1. Inference context clue

2. Make inferences about the meaning based on the words around it.

3. Having a hidden meaning.

Please read explanation to understand.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. You are assuming that someone sociable and friendly will have something fun to do, which isn't always the case.

2. Using context clues and how the word is used in a sentence you can make out the meaning of the word.

3. Cryptic refers to something that has a mysterious background; something that isn't what it seems. The statement refers to the teacher having hidden message within the questions of the test.