WHICH DEFINITION MATCHES THE SENTENCE?

Key Notes:

Understanding Context:

• Definition: Context refers to the surrounding words and sentences that help clarify the meaning of a word or phrase.
• Activity: Read the sentence carefully and identify clues within the sentence that hint at the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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Identifying the Word:

• Definition: The word in question is the term whose meaning you need to determine based on the sentence.
• Activity: Highlight or underline the key word or phrase in the sentence.

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Choosing the Correct Definition:

• Definition: To match a definition to a sentence, you must choose the one that fits best with the context provided.
• Activity: Compare the possible definitions with the context of the sentence to see which one makes the most sense.

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Using Context Clues:

• Definition: Context clues are hints found within the sentence or nearby sentences that can help define the word.
• Activity: Look for synonyms, antonyms, explanations, or examples that are related to the word.

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Examples:

• Example Sentence: “The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics.”
  • Possible Definitions:
    1. An ordinary finding.
    2. A significant and novel finding.
    3. A small experiment.
  • Correct Definition: The definition that fits the context of a significant and novel finding is the second option.

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Common Mistakes:

• Definition: Misinterpreting context clues or choosing a definition based on familiarity rather than context.
• Activity: Emphasize the importance of not assuming a word’s meaning based on prior knowledge alone.