The word "diminutive" is used to describe the speaker's small size. Context clues that point to this meaning include the phrases “diminutive size” and the references to being teased for being “shorty” and “small fry,” indicating that the speaker is considered small in stature compared to others. The overall context of the passage highlights the speaker's physical size in relation to their soccer playing, reinforcing the understanding of "diminutive" as meaning small or little.
Read the passage. Then, complete the activities that follow. Because of my diminutive size, opposing soccer players always tease me. They call me “shorty” and “small fry” almost every day. It doesn’t matter that I’m the best player on the soccer team; the teasing is nonstop. Their incessant teasing bothers me so much that I’ve decided to retaliate. Won’t they be surprised when they can’t find their uniforms! 3. How is the word diminutive used? What context clues point to this meaning?
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