Question

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word ludicrous.

Directions: Please read the passage. Then write a paragraph explaining the meaning of ludicrous based on the passage. Please use the ACES format steps below.

1. Answer the question - Ludicrous means…

2. Cite evidence - In sentence number…it says…

3. Explain your evidence - I know this is the meaning because…

4. Summarize your point - Ludicrous means…because in the passage it says…



Passage: Tanner presented his speech to the class, and it was clear that he wasn’t prepared to present on such a serious topic. He cracked jokes that were ludicrous. He made the class laugh, but I could tell that the teacher was not amused and frustrated with his unreasonable behavior.

Answer 1

1. Answer the question - Ludicrous means ridiculous or unreasonable.

2. Cite evidence - In sentence number 2, it says, "He cracked jokes that were ludicrous."

3. Explain your evidence - The evidence shows that the jokes Tanner cracked were ridiculous or unreasonable. It implies that the jokes were not appropriate for the serious topic he was supposed to present on.

4. Summarize your point - Ludicrous means ridiculous or unreasonable because in the passage it says that Tanner's jokes were ludicrous.