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1
When good readers encounter an unfamiliar word, they turn first to the dictionary and then use context clues to confirm the meaning.
A)True
B)False
2
Context clues are reliable and complete.
A)True
B)False
3
Professors often ask the definitions of specialized or technical terms on tests.
A)True
B)False
4
When the context clue is a synonym, you must be sure you understand the meaning of the synonym.
A)True
B)False
5
Word structure clues can be used to confirm a reader's educated guess that is based on context clues.
A)True
B)False
6
A context clue always appears in the same sentence as the unfamiliar word.
A)True
B)False
7
You are more likely to remember the meaning of a word if you learn the word in context.
A)True
B)False
8
Using the context first can help you determine the correct definition if you later look up the word in a dictionary.
A)True
B)False





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