Determining Word Meaning Quick Check

Question

Question
Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses

descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing

dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning

information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word

phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings

Use the sentences to answer the question.

Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.

Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?

(1 point)
Responses

It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.

Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.

Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.

The rain is about to stop.

Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
Responses

I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.

I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.

Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.

Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.

Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses

An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.

A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.

A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

Use the sentences to answer the question.

A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.

Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?

(1 point)
Responses

Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.

Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.

Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.

Determine the part of speech.

Answer 1

Here are the answers for each question based on the context provided:

1. Which of the following describes a context clue?

   • Answer: information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word

2. Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?

   • Answer: It is raining very hard.

3. Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?

   • Answer: I am really tired and want to go to sleep.

4. Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?

   • Answer: An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.

5. Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?

   • Answer: Look for context clues.

These answers are based on standard definitions and interpretations of language usage.