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THEME 9 APPENDIX

11 Examine the Context (1) 10 GRADE
th

Use context clues to choose the right answer which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Write the word(s) in the sentence which worked as clues to help you, and then write the technique(s)
(synonyms and definitions, antonym and contrast, cause and effect, prefixes and suffixes, parts of
speech) that help(s) you to get the meaning.

E.g. Dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago with an asteroid wipe-out. It is impossible to see
them now.
a) alive b) outdate c) rare
The clue(s) : wipe-out, impossible to see
The technique(s) : synonyms

1 I helped my friend in math. He was very grateful. He thanked me again and again.
a) ashamed b) different c) appreciative

The clue(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The technique(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 When someone inspires you, you get new ideas and have a strong feeling of enthusiasm to
do a specific action.
a) discourage b) influence c) admire
The clue(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The technique(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3 He is an extraordinary man because his response and set of values are different from most
people.
a) unusual b) ordinary c) traditional
The clue(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The technique(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4 A heroine is someone who helps others to overcome challenges. In this way, people have
powerful ways to make a positive difference in their lives as well as the lives of others.

a) bother b) cope with c) outthink
The clue(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The technique(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5 He is noted for his sense of humor. Everyone knows him as a humorous person.

a) well-known for b) appreciated for c) criticized for
The clue(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The technique(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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