Determine Academic, Domain-Specific Word Meanings - 3rd Grade Reading
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What does the prefix “re-” mean in a word such as “rebuild”?
What does the prefix “re-” mean in a word such as “rebuild”?
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Again. This prefix indicates repetition or doing something over.
Again. This prefix indicates repetition or doing something over.
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What does the suffix “-ful” mean in a word such as “helpful”?
What does the suffix “-ful” mean in a word such as “helpful”?
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Full of. This suffix indicates having a lot of the quality described.
Full of. This suffix indicates having a lot of the quality described.
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What does the suffix “-less” mean in a word such as “harmless”?
What does the suffix “-less” mean in a word such as “harmless”?
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Without. This suffix indicates lacking or absence of something.
Without. This suffix indicates lacking or absence of something.
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Choose the meaning of “observe” in science text: “Observe the plant for changes.”
Choose the meaning of “observe” in science text: “Observe the plant for changes.”
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Watch carefully. In science, 'observe' means systematic watching for data.
Watch carefully. In science, 'observe' means systematic watching for data.
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Choose the meaning of “conclude” in a report: “We conclude that plants need light.”
Choose the meaning of “conclude” in a report: “We conclude that plants need light.”
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Decide based on evidence. Academic writing uses 'conclude' for evidence-based judgments.
Decide based on evidence. Academic writing uses 'conclude' for evidence-based judgments.
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Choose the meaning of “habitat” in a text: “A frog’s habitat is a wet pond area.”
Choose the meaning of “habitat” in a text: “A frog’s habitat is a wet pond area.”
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The natural home of an animal or plant. Context clue 'wet pond area' defines this ecology term.
The natural home of an animal or plant. Context clue 'wet pond area' defines this ecology term.
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What does the prefix “un-” mean in a word such as “unknown”?
What does the prefix “un-” mean in a word such as “unknown”?
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Not. This prefix negates or reverses the base word's meaning.
Not. This prefix negates or reverses the base word's meaning.
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What text feature lists important words and tells the page where each appears?
What text feature lists important words and tells the page where each appears?
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Index. An alphabetical guide showing where to find topics in the text.
Index. An alphabetical guide showing where to find topics in the text.
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What text feature in an informational book usually defines subject words at the end?
What text feature in an informational book usually defines subject words at the end?
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Glossary. A specialized dictionary section for subject-specific terms.
Glossary. A specialized dictionary section for subject-specific terms.
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What should you do if context clues are not enough to determine a word’s meaning?
What should you do if context clues are not enough to determine a word’s meaning?
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Use a glossary or dictionary entry for that word. Reference tools provide precise definitions when context isn't clear.
Use a glossary or dictionary entry for that word. Reference tools provide precise definitions when context isn't clear.
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What should you do first to determine the meaning of an unknown word in a text?
What should you do first to determine the meaning of an unknown word in a text?
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Reread the sentence and nearby sentences for context clues. Context clues in surrounding text often reveal word meanings.
Reread the sentence and nearby sentences for context clues. Context clues in surrounding text often reveal word meanings.
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Which context clue type explains a word by telling what happened because of it?
Which context clue type explains a word by telling what happened because of it?
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Cause-and-effect clue. Shows meaning through results or consequences.
Cause-and-effect clue. Shows meaning through results or consequences.
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Which context clue type shows a word’s meaning by telling what it is not?
Which context clue type shows a word’s meaning by telling what it is not?
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Contrast clue. Uses opposites or differences to reveal meaning.
Contrast clue. Uses opposites or differences to reveal meaning.
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Which context clue type uses “like” or “such as” to help explain a word?
Which context clue type uses “like” or “such as” to help explain a word?
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Example clue. These phrases introduce specific instances that clarify meaning.
Example clue. These phrases introduce specific instances that clarify meaning.
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Choose the meaning of “evaporate” in a text: “Water can evaporate and become vapor.”
Choose the meaning of “evaporate” in a text: “Water can evaporate and become vapor.”
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Change from liquid to gas. The phrase 'become vapor' explains this water cycle term.
Change from liquid to gas. The phrase 'become vapor' explains this water cycle term.
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