NAME: Jireth Soriano__________________________________DATE: 5/30/2021_________

Reading Strategies
(Unit 1, Page 10)

GUESSING MEANING FROM CONTEXT

Learn to use the context of a reading to determine possible meanings of unfamiliar words.
Practice. Look at the highlighted words in context and choose the best definition for each.
Explain your answers.
1. "Phil has always been a little absent-minded, but this takes the cake," Virginia said with an
affectionate smile.
absent-minded
a. not present b. forgetful c. concerned
affectionate
a. caring b. upset c. insincere
2. "I felt sort of like a snoop, but my spying was purposeful," he said. "I was looking for clues
to the owner's identity, and I was optimistic that I would find something."
purposeful
a. focused b. reasonable c. possible
identity
a. belongings b. family c. name
optimistic
a. happy b. hopeful c. doubtful
3. In a burst of creative thinking, Secrest thought someone might recognize the girls, so he
posted the photo on Facebook and urged his friends to share it, with this message: "Do
you know these kids from Weston, New Jersey? I found a camera with this photo in Barton,
Massachusetts, and want to locate the owner. Please share."
burst
a. creative writing b. loud explosion c. sudden thought
recognize
a. tell b. friend c. know
urged
a. recommended b. supported c. asked

Summit 1, Third Edition Unit 1

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