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When Should context clues be used?
Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context. A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to meaning is provided, or when only a general sense of the meaning is needed for the reader’s purposes.
How do you use context clues to identify the meaning of a difficult word?
Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word within a book. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers or it may follow in the next sentence.
When can I use the word that?
‘That’ is used as a determiner at the beginning of sentences to indicate one object which is far from the speaker. Note that the plural form of ‘that’ as a determiner is ‘those. ‘ ‘That’ and ‘those’ is generally used with ‘there’ to indicate that the object(s) is not close to the speaker.
What kind of word is that?
That is a very common word in both writing and speaking. We use it as a determiner, a demonstrative pronoun and a relative pronoun. We also use it as a conjunction to introduce that-clauses.
How do you use context clues in a sentence?
Definition context clues give the reader the actual meaning of the word in the sentence. Look at this example: The man’s obesity, or too much fat, caused much worry for the doctor. This sentence actually tells the reader that obesity means too much fat.
What are some examples of context clues?
Context clues can also take the form of synonyms, antonyms, word-structure clues, comparisons (such as metaphors and similes), and contrasts. For example: Synonym context clues offer words nearby with the same meaning: Synonym: The annual bazaar is scheduled for the last day of school.
What type of part of speech is about?
In the English language, the word “about” has multiple purposes. It can be used as a preposition, an adverb, or an adjective. This word can be categorized as a preposition when it is used to indicate movement to a specific location, or, the subject of something written or spoken.
How do you explain context clues?
Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence.
What is the difference between shall and should in a sentence?
You can also use “should” if you want to communicate design criteria. For example, rather than saying “The system shall minimize life cycle costs” which is not verifiable, you make it a goal using “should” instead of “shall”.
What does “shall” mean in a requirement?
Shall – Requirement: Shall is used to indicate a requirement that is contractually binding, meaning it must be implemented, and its implementation verified. Period!
When to use “should” in statements of work (SOW)?
In statements of work (SOW), standards, regulations, process requirement documents that contain requirements on the organization producing a system/product/application “should” is also used to communicate a “best practice” that is recommended if applicable but is not mandatory. You can also use “should” if you want to communicate design criteria.