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Context Clues: Inference/Examples
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Context Clues: Inference
Inference Example
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Inference: Word meanings are not directly stated in the text, but definitions of unfamiliar words can be assumed by both prior knowledge and the context in which the word sits. Therefore you are inferring what the word means based on contextual clues.
Inference is probably the most difficult type of context clue to help identify words, BUT I believe in you!
She was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat.
There will be times you need to look at what is happening in the sentence. What are the people doing in the sentence?
What do you think famished means?
All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter.
What do we know about food, water, and shelter?
Based on what you know about animals and
thier relationship to food, water, and shelter.
What can infer that vital means?
Answer
Vital (adj.): Absolutely important or necesscary; essential.
All animals cannot live without food, water, or shelter. That means it is absolutely necessary that have those 3 things.
Answer
Famished (adj.): extremely
hungry
The people were feeding her
because she was hungry.
The most difficult? one yet!
Inference gets easier with time!
Language Objective
Ronda's pugnacious behavior in the boxing ring made her opponent throw in the white towel.
Where is this sentence taking place?
Why would Ronda's behavior in the ring make her opponent throw in the white towel?
What can we infer that pugnacious means?
I can decipher unknown academic vocabulary words using inferences as a contextual clue.
Inference depends heavily on your background knowledge. As you grow older, you will gain more experience and knowledge. Go outside, try new things, and life your life! It may help you figure out an unfamiliar word in the future!
Answer!
pugnacious (adj.): Quick to
fight or argue; aggressive
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Her opponent gave up because she was aggressive.