The word "diminutive" is used to describe the speaker's small size. The context clues that point to this meaning include the phrases "because of my diminutive size" and the mention of opposing players teasing the speaker by calling them "shorty" and "small fry." These clues indicate that "diminutive" relates to being small or little in stature.
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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