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It allows a reader to determine how the word is being used.
Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences. Understanding the structure of the sentence can provide clues about the role of an unknown word, thus helping readers infer its meaning. -
base word
A base word is a free morpheme because it can stand alone as a word and still convey meaning, unlike prefixes and suffixes that cannot stand alone. -
glossary
A glossary is typically found at the back of a book and includes topic-specific words along with their definitions. -
draw, draw
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. "Draw" can refer to the action of pulling something or creating an image. -
“sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen”
This context clue indicates that toxins are harmful substances, as they are associated with negative effects on wildlife and humans, and imply a detrimental impact on the environment.
1) How can syntax help a reader determine the meaning of unknown words in a sentence? (1 point)
It assists a reader in knowing if examples and illustrations are provided.
It allows a reader to determine how the word is being used.
It provides a reader a strategy to determine if any synonyms are provided.
It helps a reader know the opposite meaning of a word.
2)Which part of a word is always a free morpheme? (1 point)
root word
base word
suffix
prefix
3)Which is the best place in a book to find topic-specific words and their definitions? (1 point)
glossary
encyclopedia
table of contents
dictionary
4) Which set of words could be an example of homographs? (1 point)
their, there
draw, draw
fast, quick
hear, here
5) Use the passage to answer the question.
"A Walk Through the Rainbow with PACE"
by Jessica Merzdorf
Understanding phytoplankton health can help predict harmful algal blooms, or HABs. When substances from land wash into the ocean, they sometimes become a feast for algae, allowing them to eat, grow and multiply rapidly. HABs can generate harmful toxins that sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen in the water as bacteria feed on numerous dead algae.
What context clues help you verify the meaning of the word toxins? (1 point)
“sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen”
“substances from land wash into the ocean”
“eat, grow and multiply rapidly”
“Understanding phytoplankton health”
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