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

Question

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.
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Answer 1

1. Answer the question - Ludicrous means absurd or ridiculous.
2. Cite evidence - In sentence number 3, it says, "He cracked jokes that were ludicrous."
3. Explain your evidence - I know this is the meaning because cracking jokes that are absurd or ridiculous would make the class laugh but also frustrate the teacher.
4. Summarize your point - Ludicrous means absurd or ridiculous because in the passage it says Tanner cracked jokes that were ludicrous, causing the class to laugh but frustrating the teacher.