{"id":758,"date":"2022-04-21T09:35:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=758"},"modified":"2025-09-09T18:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:46:39","slug":"e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/","title":{"rendered":"E- V.4 Use context to identify the meaning of a word"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use context to identify the meaning of a word<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGyN-otEYg\/wow5zRWuzr1mffWjsUmx-Q\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGyN-otEYg&#x2F;wow5zRWuzr1mffWjsUmx-Q&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGyN-otEYg&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8th V.4 Use Context To Identify The Meaning Of A Word<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008d\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What are Context Clues?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you encounter a new word, don&#8217;t panic! <strong>Context clues<\/strong> are hints within the surrounding text that can help you understand the word&#8217;s meaning. Think of yourself as a detective, using the clues available to solve the mystery of the unknown word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Types of Context Clues<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Definition:<\/strong><br><br>The word is directly defined in the sentence.<br><br><strong>Example:<\/strong><br><em>An <\/em><strong><em>aviary<\/em><\/strong><em>, a large enclosure for birds, is a popular attraction at the zoo.<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Synonym:<\/strong><br><br>The sentence uses a similar word to explain the unknown word.<br><br><strong>Example:<\/strong><br><em>The old house was <\/em><strong><em>dilapidated<\/em><\/strong><em>, run-down and in need of repair.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Antonym:<\/strong><br><br>The sentence uses a word with the opposite meaning to reveal the meaning of the unknown word.<br><br><strong>Example:<\/strong><br><em>Unlike her brother, who is quite <\/em><strong><em>gregarious<\/em><\/strong><em>, Sarah is reserved and shy.<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Inference:<\/strong><br><br>The meaning is not directly stated but can be inferred from the surrounding sentences.<br><br><strong>Example:<\/strong><br><em>The scientist carefully examined the <\/em><strong><em>petri dish<\/em><\/strong><em>, observing the bacteria growing inside. She noted the color, texture, and quantity of the colonies.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Practice Time!<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong> Read each sentence or short paragraph and use context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word. Write your definition in the space provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The antique vase was so <strong>fragile<\/strong> that I was afraid to even touch it; it looked like it could break at any moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragile means:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>arduous<\/strong> climb up the mountain left us exhausted, but the view from the top was worth the effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arduous means:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because the defendant continued to be <strong>belligerent<\/strong>, the judge had him removed from the court room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belligerent means:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The author was known for her <strong>prolific<\/strong> output; she published several novels each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prolific means:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite his efforts to appear brave, his <strong>trepidation<\/strong> was obvious; he was visibly trembling and sweating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trepidation means:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we learned how to become word detectives by using context clues. We explored different types of context clues\u2014definition, synonym, antonym, and inference\u2014and practiced identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words. Remember, context clues are your friend! Keep practicing, and you&#8217;ll become a master at understanding new vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read the passage and then answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">There are nearly thirty thousand different species of wasps. Wasps come in&nbsp;<strong>myriad<\/strong>&nbsp;colours, everything from the familiar yellow-and-black to metallic blue. Some are solitary species that live without the benefit of a colony or group. Others, like yellow jackets and hornets, are social insects, meaning that they live in colonies and build large communal nests. Each species has its own unique characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">One newly discovered species, a reddish-black wasp native to Thailand, is notable for the way it hunts cockroaches. First, it injects venom into a cockroach to incapacitate it. Then the wasp drags the paralysed cockroach back to its nest and lays eggs in its body. With time, larvae hatch from the eggs and consume the cockroach&#8217;s body. This disturbing practice inspired the name&nbsp;<em>Ampulex dementor<\/em>, reflecting the wasps&#8217; similarity to the soul-sucking dementors in the&nbsp;<em>Harry Potter<\/em>&nbsp;book series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read the passage and then answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory and construction site that orbits around the Earth at an altitude of about 390 kilometres. Astronauts usually live on the ISS for six-month periods, although some&nbsp;<strong>sojourns<\/strong>&nbsp;last up to a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">On the ISS, the astronauts&#8217; work can be both difficult and diverse: tasks include challenging repair jobs and lengthy spacewalks. Therefore, it is important that the astronauts prepare themselves with specially designed routines before arriving at the space station. Such a regimen might include lifting weights, moving heavy objects, doing push-ups and pull-ups, running and cycling. This constant variation prepares astronauts for all the stresses and challenges they will encounter in space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Once aboard the space station, these men and women need to continue their workouts, this time in little to no gravity. This situation presents some unique challenges, but scientists have developed many innovations to help astronauts stay in good shape. These include special shoes and new types of weight-lifting machines, treadmills and exercise bikes that all work without gravity. This physical activity is important because it helps address the detrimental effects of zero gravity, such as premature ageing and the loss of muscle mass and bone density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read the passage and then answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Dr Martin Luther King Jr was one of the foremost figures during America&#8217;s civil rights movement. In fact, many consider him to be one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He pushed for African Americans to have the same rights as white citizens, including equal access to both public and private facilities, such as schools, workplaces, shops and restaurants. Also a skilled orator, Dr King is perhaps best known for his &#8216;I Have a Dream&#8217; speech, which he delivered during the March on Washington in 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">While other civil rights groups at the time were willing to use &#8216;any means necessary&#8217; to bring about change, Dr King was an&nbsp;<strong>advocate<\/strong>&nbsp;of non-violent action. He encouraged peaceful protest and was even awarded a Nobel Peace Prize at the strikingly young age of thirty-five. Sadly, Dr King was killed in 1968. Still, his message of equal rights for all people and his teachings of peace live on in posterity; in the years since, Americans have continued to work towards his dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read the passage and then answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Pablo Picasso is often considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of the twentieth century. As a young child, Picasso displayed an exceptional talent for drawing and painting. His extraordinary skill allowed him to enter Barcelona&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>prestigious<\/strong>&nbsp;School of Fine Arts when he was only fourteen years old\u2014several years younger than the typical students at this well-regarded school. Although Picasso left Barcelona before graduating, the city still inspired him. His experiences there would lead him to break away from traditional ideas about art and create a new style that would change the world of art forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Picasso&#8217;s rise to prominence began in 1907. While living in Paris, he produced a painting that featured five Barcelonian women represented by sharply contrasting geometric shapes. Instead of a realistic representation of the women, the painting presented an abstract scene showing the women&#8217;s forms from multiple viewpoints at once. That the art world had never seen such a painting before only added to Picasso&#8217;s growing popularity. This painting,&nbsp;<em>Les Demoiselles d&#8217;Avignon<\/em>, would serve as the inspiration for the artistic movement that came to be known as Cubism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-v-4-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read the passage and then answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory and construction site that orbits around the Earth at an altitude of about 390 kilometres. 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