Unit 1 Week 3Vocabulary Worksheet Flashcard

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different pronunciation.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps readers understand the correct meaning of words, especially homographs, in a sentence.

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What does the word 'indicated' mean?

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Indicated means to point out or show something.

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What does 'emphasis' mean in language?

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Emphasis refers to special force or stress given to a word when speaking or writing.

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What does 'debris' mean?

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Debris refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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What does 'generations' refer to?

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Generations refer to all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

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What does 'naturalist' mean?

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A naturalist is a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.

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How can context clues help with homographs?

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Context clues can provide hints about which meaning of a homograph is correct based on the surrounding words.

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What is the meaning of 'the remaining part'?

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The remaining part refers to what is left after other parts have been removed or dealt with.