Determine Word Meanings in Text - 2nd Grade Reading
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What is the meaning of the word "subject" in a grade 2 informational text?
What is the meaning of the word "subject" in a grade 2 informational text?
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The main area being studied or explained. Subject means the specific field or area of knowledge discussed.
The main area being studied or explained. Subject means the specific field or area of knowledge discussed.
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What is the meaning of the word "topic" in an informational text for grade 2?
What is the meaning of the word "topic" in an informational text for grade 2?
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The subject the text is mostly about. Topic refers to the central idea or focus of the entire text.
The subject the text is mostly about. Topic refers to the central idea or focus of the entire text.
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Choose the meaning of "observe" in: "Scientists observe birds to learn".
Choose the meaning of "observe" in: "Scientists observe birds to learn".
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watch carefully. Scientists watch birds closely to gather information.
watch carefully. Scientists watch birds closely to gather information.
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Choose the meaning of "predict" in: "Dark clouds help us predict rain".
Choose the meaning of "predict" in: "Dark clouds help us predict rain".
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guess what will happen next. Dark clouds give clues about future weather conditions.
guess what will happen next. Dark clouds give clues about future weather conditions.
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Choose the meaning of "similar" in: "Cats and tigers are similar animals".
Choose the meaning of "similar" in: "Cats and tigers are similar animals".
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almost the same. Both animals share many characteristics or features.
almost the same. Both animals share many characteristics or features.
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What does the term "glossary" mean in an informational text?
What does the term "glossary" mean in an informational text?
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A list of important words and their meanings. Found at the book's end to help readers understand key terms.
A list of important words and their meanings. Found at the book's end to help readers understand key terms.
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What does the word "caption" mean in a nonfiction book?
What does the word "caption" mean in a nonfiction book?
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Words under a picture that explain it. Captions provide information about images to help understanding.
Words under a picture that explain it. Captions provide information about images to help understanding.
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Which phrase often signals examples in informational text: "such as" or "for example"?
Which phrase often signals examples in informational text: "such as" or "for example"?
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such as. This phrase introduces specific examples to clarify meaning.
such as. This phrase introduces specific examples to clarify meaning.
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Which word signals a definition clue in informational text: "X is called Y"?
Which word signals a definition clue in informational text: "X is called Y"?
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called. "Called" introduces a definition or name for something.
called. "Called" introduces a definition or name for something.
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Which context clue type uses antonyms or contrast: "Unlike day, night is dark"?
Which context clue type uses antonyms or contrast: "Unlike day, night is dark"?
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Antonym (contrast) clue. Opposite words show meaning through contrast using "unlike" or "but."
Antonym (contrast) clue. Opposite words show meaning through contrast using "unlike" or "but."
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Which context clue type uses synonyms: "Huge, or very large"?
Which context clue type uses synonyms: "Huge, or very large"?
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Synonym clue. A similar word with the same meaning helps define the unknown word.
Synonym clue. A similar word with the same meaning helps define the unknown word.
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Which context clue type uses examples: "Tools, like hammers and saws"?
Which context clue type uses examples: "Tools, like hammers and saws"?
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Example clue. Examples follow words like "such as" or "like" to show meaning.
Example clue. Examples follow words like "such as" or "like" to show meaning.
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What is a context clue in an informational text?
What is a context clue in an informational text?
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A nearby word or sentence that helps explain meaning. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that reveal word meanings.
A nearby word or sentence that helps explain meaning. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that reveal word meanings.
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Which context clue type uses opposite words to help you understand a word?
Which context clue type uses opposite words to help you understand a word?
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Contrast (antonym) clue. Opposites reveal meaning through contrast.
Contrast (antonym) clue. Opposites reveal meaning through contrast.
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What does the suffix “-er” mean in words like “runner” or “teacher”?
What does the suffix “-er” mean in words like “runner” or “teacher”?
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A person who does something. Names someone by their action or job.
A person who does something. Names someone by their action or job.
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