Matching Vocabulary Using Context Clues

The video tutorial explains the importance of understanding word meanings in context, using context clues, and introduces the LPR3 mnemonic device to aid in this process. It provides examples and practice exercises to help learners apply these strategies effectively.

What is the main reason for understanding the context of a word?

• To memorize its spelling

• To understand its meaning accurately

• To use it in a sentence

• To translate it into another language

Which of the following is NOT a step in the LPR3 mnemonic?

• Look

• Predict

• Resolve

• Translate

In the example given, what does the word 'mammoth' mean?

• Expensive

• Colorful

• Huge

• Small

What does the word 'cumbersome' imply about the duffel bag?

• It is easy to carry

• It is lightweight

• It is colorful

• It is difficult to handle

What is the closest meaning to the word 'favorable' based on the context clues?

• Blocked

• Negative

• Positive

• Uncertain

What does the word 'apex' mean in the context of the mountain?

• Foot

• Peak

• Valley

• Base

Based on the context, what does 'noxious' mean?

• Pure

• Meaningless

• Pleasant

• Harmful