Lesson 8: Context Clues & Inferences
Language Arts 7 A Unit 4: Focusing on an Objective
AssessmentActivityAssessment
1.) a sequence of causes and effects.
2.) Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt.
3.) a kitchen on a ship
4.) writes
5.) combine information from a text with their own experiences.
6.) Francisco does not really want Roman to come with him.
To answer these questions, we need to use the skill of making inferences and using context clues. Let's go through each question and explain how to find the answers:
1.) a sequence of causes and effects.
To find this answer, we can look for clues within the given statement or in the surrounding text. "A sequence of causes and effects" refers to a series of events where one event leads to another. In the context of this lesson, it could be related to the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships. Therefore, the inference would be that the correct answer is related to cause and effect.
2.) Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt.
This question asks us to identify the effect of a certain action. By reading the statement, we can infer that the scholars learning the three types of Egyptian writing had a positive outcome. The effect of their learning was that they could read ancient Egyptian documents and gain knowledge about life in ancient Egypt. Therefore, the correct answer is the positive outcome or result of their learning.
3.) a kitchen on a ship
To determine the meaning of this phrase, we can use context clues. In this case, "a kitchen on a ship" is a phrase that describes a location or setting. By thinking about the context of ships, we can infer that a kitchen on a ship would be a place where food is prepared and cooked. Thus, the correct answer is the place where cooking happens on a ship.
4.) writes
This question asks us to infer the meaning of a single word. To do this, we can look for context clues within the sentence or paragraph. Unfortunately, without any further context, it is difficult to make a definitive inference about the meaning of the word "writes." It could refer to the action of someone putting pen to paper or typing on a keyboard. Without additional information, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning. However, we can infer that the word is likely to be related to some form of written communication.
5.) combine information from a text with their own experiences.
This question asks us to infer a skill or strategy using the given phrase. By understanding the meaning of "combine information from a text with their own experiences," we can infer that individuals are expected to use their own personal knowledge and experiences to understand and make connections to the information in a text. Therefore, the correct answer would be a reading strategy that involves using personal experiences to enhance understanding.
6.) Francisco does not really want Roman to come with him.
This question requires us to make an inference about Francisco's true intention. By reading the statement, we can infer that Francisco has a hidden or opposite desire in regards to Roman accompanying him. The given statement suggests that Francisco does not genuinely want Roman to join him. Therefore, the correct inference is that Francisco has a different or conflicting desire in relation to Roman's company.
In summary, to answer questions using context clues and inferences, we need to analyze the given information, consider the context, and make logical deductions based on the clues provided.