Share Articulation /r/ and context clues
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The teacher asked students to rephrase the paragraph, or explain it again using their own words.
explain using different words
repeat excatly
shorten into one word
copy from text
The author includes specific examples to reinforce the main idea, making the argument stronger.
strengthen
copy
weaken
ignore
Based on the clues in the sentence, the reader can recognize the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
guess randomly
remove
forget
identify
The outcome of the experiment, or final result, surprised the class.
beginning
outcome
instruction
explanation
The details in the text reveal the character’s true feelings about the situation.
hide
show
confuse
erase
When asked to reflect on the story, students were expected to think carefully about its message.
summarize quickly
criticize
decorate
think deeply
The example sentence provided a helpful reference, guiding the reader toward the correct meaning.
guide
rule
distraction
picture
Students used context clues to reconstruct the meaning of the word they did not know.
copy
remove
simplify
rebuild
The evidence presented was relevant to the topic and directly supported the author’s claim.
connected
confusing
exaggerated
unrelated
The explanation helped resolve the confusion about the passage’s meaning.
ignore
delay
clarify
create
Despite the compelling evidence, the speaker’s argument remained circular, repeating the same claim without offering new support.
logical
repetitive
persuasive
indirect
The historian described the ruler as merciless, noting his lack of compassion toward those who opposed him.
cruel
forgiving
cautious
hesistant
The author’s tone becomes somber as the passage shifts from hope to quiet reflection.
serious
cheerful
dramatic
impatient
The committee considered several options before reaching a firm decision that could not be easily
temporary
flexible
definite
emotional
The scientist provided a thorough explanation, addressing every variable involved in the experiment.
partial
rushed
careless
complete
The narrator’s sarcastic remark suggested the opposite of what was stated on the surface.
neutral
sincere
mocking
literal
