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Synonym: Other words are used in the sentence with similar meanings.
Duke Frederick exiled Duke Senior from the kingdom and banished him into the Forest
of Arden.
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English 8
Context Clues
Fill in the blanks below. Discuss with a partner and be ready to explain why you chose what
you did!
Now, go back to the sentences above and use the context techniques we learned about to revise
two sentences. Circle the technique you are using and write the revised sentence below. You
must use one example of inference!
For example, using inference to modify Orlando felt irritated to become the following:
When he met with Adam to discuss his brothers mistreatment of him, Orlando felt irritated.
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Names: ______________________________________________________
Date: ____________
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!
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Names: ______________________________________________________
Date: ____________
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!
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Names: ______________________________________________________
Date: ____________
Decoding Context: Passage #3
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!
Date: ____________
Decoding Context: Passage #4
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!
Date: ____________
Decoding Context: Passage #5
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!
Date: ____________
Decoding Context: Passage #6
Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues to help you. Remember what
weve talked about in class whether analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence or synonyms/antonyms
that might come before the word, etc. Then, be sure to interpret the passage into colloquial English at the
bottom of the page. Remember, I am letting you work in groups this does not mean that only one person
completes the worksheet. All members will be expected to share their analysis with the class!