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Warm-up• Write a short definition for each of the
words below:
Spring Groom
Present Bass
Produce Lead
Homographs
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
You have to use context clues to figure out which meaning is being
used.
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Let’s look at some of the words from the Warm-up
1. We drank from the cool, clear spring.
2. I broke the spring in my click pen.
3. Spring is the prettiest time of year.
• The season after summer
• A coil
• A water source
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Sometimes when you’re asked for a definition in a multiple choice question,
more than one of the choices is a correct definition. . .
. . .you have to use the context to figure out which one is correct!
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I’ll show you. . .
What is the definition of “contract” in the following sentence?
When placed in the freezer, the molecules in the compound contract.
A.A. A formal A formal agreementagreement
B.B. To get an illnessTo get an illness
C.C. To arrange for To arrange for services to be services to be performedperformed
D.D. To tighten or draw To tighten or draw togethertogether
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Let’s TryLet’s TryWrite each of these words on your handout in the column that best fits
how well you know the word.Country Uncanny Crushed Dismantling
Conduct Fashioned Spruce Ultimately
Suspended Dense Illusion Adroitness
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Cool-downCool-downHere are the definitions for the words.
How did you do? Compare with a partner.Country
Living outside the
city
Uncanny
Odd, strange
Crushed
Severely disappointed
Dismantling
Taking apart
Conduct
Carry out or perform
Fashioned
Made, designed
Spruce
Clean or neat
Ultimately
In the end
Suspended
Hanging
Dense
Thick, heavy
Illusion
misconception
Adroitness
Skillfulness
