VCLA study material 2023 with complete solution
Context Clues
Using the "___________" To determine the meaning of a word with Multiple meanings
Familiar word
Use a familiar word in a context that is not so familiar., Use a familiar word in a context
that is not so familiar.
Punctuation mark use
Besides actual clue words, context hints can also come from punctuation marks like
commas or dashes.
Main Idea
Identify the Stated Main Idea of a Paragraph or Passage
Expository Writting
Writing that explains - the main idea of a passage is usually stated in the passage; it is
explicit. Frequently, it will be stated as the first sentence of the passage or at the end of
the introduction.
Own writting or User writting
In your own writing, you may have learned to call this main idea a topic statement.
Stated Main Idea
In order to draw an inference, the reader must use past knowledge plus the facts and
opinions of the writer. Keep the main idea in mind as you read, and determine whether
or not you can conclude the same ideas as those of the writer.
Also, and, besides, again
A word, phrase, sentence adds to the content of the preceding one.
In fact, in other words, obviously, of course, too, evidently
A word, phrase, sentence clarifies the content of the preceding one.
Also, likewise, similar, by the same token
A phrase/sentence indicates a comparison to the preceding one.
Although, but, however, in contrast, nevertheless, yet, on the contrary, on the other
hand
A phrase/sentence indicates contrast to the preceding one.
for example, to illustrate, for instance, thus, that is
A phrase/sentence provides an example of a preceding generalization.
below, above, near, next to, opposite, elsewhere, within
A phrase/sentence shows location or spatial order.
because, as a result of
A phrase/sentence shows cause and effect.
to conclude, in short to summarize
A phrase/sentence summarizes.
After, at that time, before, during, while, at last, now, first, second, immediately
A phrase/sentence shows time order.
Signal Words
alert the reader to the relationships intended.
Adjacent Sentences Clues
Using adjoining sentences to present adjoining definition
Luminosity
, Emission of light
Contingency Fund
Cash that is set aside for unexpected needs of the business. Emergency money
Furrows
Long cuts made by a plow
Shambling
Walking awkwardly, falling apart
Entire passage clues
Look at the entire paragraph or passage to figure out the definion of word or term.
Nostalgia
Greek word for "away from home, "pain"
Nostalgic
Feeling distress discomfort, alienated, separated from the love ones or a love place
credibility
believability
assuage
To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy,
quench
Hyperbole
a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or
evoke humor
Apahty
lack of caring or eamotion
Xenophobic
having a fear or hatred for foreigners
incarceration
imprisonment; jailing; confinement
Main idea
What the author says about the topic; the most important message of the selection.
sequence of events
Identify the proper order in which specific steps of a task are performed
transition words
Words or phrases that signal a change from one idea to another.
supporting details
ideas that support, or back up, the main idea of a selection
skeleton of a paragraph
sentences that help to frame and support the main idea on a paragraph
writers purpose
the reason or reasons an author has for writing a selection
Basic expository writing
Gives information not previously known about a topic or is used to explain or define one.
descriptive writing
writing that uses details that appeal to one or more of the readers 5 senses
Narrative writing
writing about the events in a personal way; a story
Persuasive writing
Context Clues
Using the "___________" To determine the meaning of a word with Multiple meanings
Familiar word
Use a familiar word in a context that is not so familiar., Use a familiar word in a context
that is not so familiar.
Punctuation mark use
Besides actual clue words, context hints can also come from punctuation marks like
commas or dashes.
Main Idea
Identify the Stated Main Idea of a Paragraph or Passage
Expository Writting
Writing that explains - the main idea of a passage is usually stated in the passage; it is
explicit. Frequently, it will be stated as the first sentence of the passage or at the end of
the introduction.
Own writting or User writting
In your own writing, you may have learned to call this main idea a topic statement.
Stated Main Idea
In order to draw an inference, the reader must use past knowledge plus the facts and
opinions of the writer. Keep the main idea in mind as you read, and determine whether
or not you can conclude the same ideas as those of the writer.
Also, and, besides, again
A word, phrase, sentence adds to the content of the preceding one.
In fact, in other words, obviously, of course, too, evidently
A word, phrase, sentence clarifies the content of the preceding one.
Also, likewise, similar, by the same token
A phrase/sentence indicates a comparison to the preceding one.
Although, but, however, in contrast, nevertheless, yet, on the contrary, on the other
hand
A phrase/sentence indicates contrast to the preceding one.
for example, to illustrate, for instance, thus, that is
A phrase/sentence provides an example of a preceding generalization.
below, above, near, next to, opposite, elsewhere, within
A phrase/sentence shows location or spatial order.
because, as a result of
A phrase/sentence shows cause and effect.
to conclude, in short to summarize
A phrase/sentence summarizes.
After, at that time, before, during, while, at last, now, first, second, immediately
A phrase/sentence shows time order.
Signal Words
alert the reader to the relationships intended.
Adjacent Sentences Clues
Using adjoining sentences to present adjoining definition
Luminosity
, Emission of light
Contingency Fund
Cash that is set aside for unexpected needs of the business. Emergency money
Furrows
Long cuts made by a plow
Shambling
Walking awkwardly, falling apart
Entire passage clues
Look at the entire paragraph or passage to figure out the definion of word or term.
Nostalgia
Greek word for "away from home, "pain"
Nostalgic
Feeling distress discomfort, alienated, separated from the love ones or a love place
credibility
believability
assuage
To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy,
quench
Hyperbole
a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or
evoke humor
Apahty
lack of caring or eamotion
Xenophobic
having a fear or hatred for foreigners
incarceration
imprisonment; jailing; confinement
Main idea
What the author says about the topic; the most important message of the selection.
sequence of events
Identify the proper order in which specific steps of a task are performed
transition words
Words or phrases that signal a change from one idea to another.
supporting details
ideas that support, or back up, the main idea of a selection
skeleton of a paragraph
sentences that help to frame and support the main idea on a paragraph
writers purpose
the reason or reasons an author has for writing a selection
Basic expository writing
Gives information not previously known about a topic or is used to explain or define one.
descriptive writing
writing that uses details that appeal to one or more of the readers 5 senses
Narrative writing
writing about the events in a personal way; a story
Persuasive writing
