1. Unit 3 Seminar Professor Derkacy
KU 120
Unit 3 Seminar
Professor Derkacy

2. Reading - Using Context
The use of contextual clues can be one of the best ways to improve reading skills.
Unfortunately, students often insist on understanding each word when reading.
Realizing that a text can be understood in a general sense by using contextual clues can go a long way towards helping students cope with increasingly difficult texts.
At the same time, the use of contextual clues can also provide a means by which students can rapidly increase their existing vocabulary base.

3. Reading - Using Deduction
As you read, you need to look for clues as to what the word means using deduction.
Using deduction, you might ask questions such as - What does the sentence concern? Which words does the unknown word seem to relate to?

4. Reading - Using Part of Speech
Another great clue as to the meaning of the word is to determine what part of speech the unknown word is.
Part of Speech - Which part of speech is the unknown word? Is it a verb, noun, preposition, adjective, time expression or something else?

5. Context Clues
Context clues are words that come before or after the new word and that there are several different kinds of context clues.
definition
synonym
antonym
example
explanation

6. Context Clues
The joey, which is a baby kangaroo, peeked out of his mother's pocket
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b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
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7. Context Clues
The joey, which is a baby kangaroo, peeked out of his mother's pocket
a. definition
b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
e. explanation

8. Context Clues
The beach was covered with debris like paper and cans, and the children picked up all the trash.
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b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
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9. Context Clues
The beach was covered with debris like paper and cans, and the children picked up all the trash.
a. definition
b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
e. explanation

10. Context Clues The ancient dress looked like new after she washed it.
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b. synonym
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d. example
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11. Context Clues The ancient dress looked like new after she washed it.
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b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
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12. Context Clues
Every day he brought a delectable, delicious, wonderful, yummy lunch to school.
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c. antonym
d. example
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13. Context Clues
Every day he brought a delectable, delicious, wonderful, yummy lunch to school.
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b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
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14. Context Clues
My mother used to pull across the bay to catch flounder. Pull is a word that is sometimes used to mean row.
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d. example
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15. Context Clues
My mother used to pull across the bay to catch flounder. Pull is a word that is sometimes used to mean row.
a. definition
b. synonym
c. antonym
d. example
e. explanation

16. Word Meaning
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.
If a statement is plausible,  __________.
a. you must always believe it b. you should never believe it c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense d. it's believable enough to possibly be true

17. Word Meaning
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.
If a statement is plausible,  __________.
a. you must always believe it b. you should never believe it c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense d. it's believable enough to possibly be true

18. Word Meaning
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
a. reduce b. follow c. behind d. buy

19. Word Meaning
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
a. reduce b. follow c. behind d. buy
What context clues made you choose your answer?

20. Word Meaning
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. 
Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
a. family b. useful c. dangerous d. secret

21. Word Meaning
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. 
Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
a. family b. useful c. dangerous d. secret
What context clues made you choose your answer?

22. Word Meaning
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
a. live in a certain place b. block or slow down c. itch or burn d. help to do something important

23. Word Meaning
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
a. live in a certain place b. block or slow down c. itch or burn d. help to do something important
What context clues made you choose your answer?

24. Word Meaning
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
a. it sounds like a train b. it is quite harmful c. it helps you win d. it doesn't last long

25. Word Meaning
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
a. it sounds like a train b. it is quite harmful c. it helps you win d. it doesn't last long
What context clues made you choose your answer?

26. Word Meaning
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument b. choice of music c. discovery d. disagreement

27. Word Meaning
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument b. choice of music c. discovery d. disagreement
What context clues made you choose your answer?

28. Word Meaning
When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
a. come together b. smile c. fly like a bird d. sing

29. Word Meaning
When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
a. come together b. smile c. fly like a bird d. sing
What context clues made you choose your answer?

30. Word Meaning
It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
What does “distinct” mean?
a. needing a bath b. dishonest c. clearly different d. about the same age

31. Word Meaning
It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
What does “distinct” mean?
a. needing a bath b. dishonest c. clearly different d. about the same age
What context clues made you choose your answer?

32. Word Meaning
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” means __________.
a. costing a lot of money b. large amount c. having no color d. not enough

33. Word Meaning
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” means __________.
a. costing a lot of money b. large amount c. having no color d. not enough
What context clues made you choose your answer?

34. Word Meaning
Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
a. it has a missing tag b. it has no value c. it has great value d. it is made out of rice

35. Word Meaning
Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
a. it has a missing tag b. it has no value c. it has great value d. it is made out of rice
What context clues made you choose your answer?

36. Word Meaning
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________. a. made of cloth b. full of long words c. funny d. fake

37. Word Meaning
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________. a. made of cloth b. full of long words c. funny d. fake
What context clues made you choose your answer?

38. Word Meaning
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, it’s __________.
a. genuine, or real b. carefully written c. full of tasty worms d. very old

39. Word Meaning
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, it’s __________.
a. genuine, or real b. carefully written c. full of tasty worms d. very old
What context clues made you choose your answer?

40. Word Meaning
In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about the high taxes in our state. She didn’t present a tax cut bill to lawmakers until It took her a decade to keep her promise, but better late than never.
How long is a decade?
a. 75 years b. 85 years c. a century d. 10 years

41. Word Meaning
In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about the high taxes in our state. She didn’t present a tax cut bill to lawmakers until It took her a decade to keep her promise, but better late than never.
How long is a decade?
a. 75 years b. 85 years c. a century d. 10 years
What context clues made you choose your answer?

42. Glossary
A glossary is usually found at the end of a book. The glossary lists special words from the book. It tells what the words mean. It also tells how to pronounce each word.

43. Glossary aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.

44. Where does a bird lay its eggs?
Glossary
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
Where does a bird lay its eggs?

45. Where does a bird lay its eggs?
Glossary
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
Where does a bird lay its eggs?

46. Glossary What is an aviary?
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
What is an aviary?

47. Glossary What is an aviary?
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
What is an aviary?

48. Glossary How many syllables are in the word “hummingbird”?
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
How many syllables are in the word “hummingbird”?

49. Glossary How many syllables are in the word “hummingbird”? 3
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
How many syllables are in the word “hummingbird”? 3

50. List three things birds have.
Glossary
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
List three things birds have.

51. List three things birds have.
Glossary
aviary (a •ve •er •e) - a large cage where birds live.
birds (burdz) - a group of warm-blooded animals with two wings, two legs, and feathers.
hummingbird (hum•ing •burd ) - the world’s smallest bird.
nest (nest) - a place where a bird lays its eggs.
List three things birds have.

52. PREFIXES ~ SUFFIXES ROOT WORDS
PREFIX—a word part that can be added to the beginning of a word to make a new word.
SUFFIX—a word part that can be added to the end of a word to make a new word.
ROOT WORD—the word that’s left over when prefixes and suffixes have been removed.

53. PREFIXES ~ SUFFIXES ROOT WORDS
PREFIX ROOT WORD SUFFIX
dis infect ant

54. Prefixes We Know
Examples
im- not
in- not
bi- two
non- not
dis- not or opposite of
improper
incomplete
bicycle
nonstop
disagree

55. Suffixes We Know
Examples
-er one who
-or one who
-less without
-able, -ible can be
farmer
actor
useless
buildable
reversible

56. Unit 3 Assignments 1. Reading 2. My Reading Lab 3. Discussion Board
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