English for Graduate Study (LA 501)
Using Context Clues
Using Context Clues
Using Context Clues
What is missing from the photograph?
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Using Context Clues
In this lesson, you will:
know different types of contextual clues and strategies on using the clues
use context clues to guess unknown words
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Context Clues
Words/phrases that help you understand the meaning of the word you do not know
Example: If you do catch a computer virus, there are several antivirus programs to detect and eradicate the virus. (From the context, you know that antivirus programs are used to detect and remove viruses from a computer system. So you can figure out that eradicate means remove)
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Context Clues
Words/phrases that help you understand the meaning of the word you do not know
Example: For many people today, its difficult to imagine life without a cellular phone. Once the preserve of the rich, they have now become an indispensable part of modern day life. (From the context, you can figure out that indispensable means important)
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Context Clues
Words/phrases that help you understand the meaning of the word you do not know
To approach the meaning of the new vocabulary, searching from the context is your first task. If you become more aware of the words around the difficult words you encounter in your reading, you will save yourself many trips to the dictionary.
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There are 4 types of context clues: Definition Restatement Example Contrast a brief definition of or a synonym
a word that is used to say the same thing
an example that clarifies a words meaning
a word or phrase of opposite meaning
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Definition Clue:
means is/are known as commas (, ) Unknown word Signal
a brief definition of or a synonym
is/are is/are/can be defined as dashes (-) Definition is/are called refers to parentheses ( )
Computer means a device that processes data according to a set of
instructions known as a program.
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Restatement Clue: a word that is used to say the same thing
or in other words that is to say
comma (, )
that is
parentheses ( )
(i.e.)
dash (-)
to put in another way
Unknown word
Signal
Restatement
Computers are multi-purpose tools. In other words, they can be used in a wide variety of situations and are found in a wide range of systems.
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Example Clue: an example that clarifies a words meaning
for example (e.g.) for instance with like
such as
especially
Unknown word
including
Signal
namely
Examples
Office workers use many computer applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and database.
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Contrast Clues:
but although on the other hand
a word or phrase of opposite meaning
however though on the contrary
Contrasting idea
yet even though while/as
Signal
Some people think that IT careers are boring. However,
most feel that its very simulating.
Unknown word
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Practice -1
In Information Technology - the study and practice of techniques or use of equipment for dealing with information- the hardware such as computers, phones, and consumer electronics, is covering.
Definition Clue the study and practice of techniques or use of equipment for dealing with information Dash ( - )
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Voice and language recognition, computer programs changing speech into program commands and digital, will provide an easy interface, avoiding the problem of technophobic users, or users who have a fear or strong dislike of technology and technological devices
Definition Clue
computer programs changing speech into program commands and digital
comma ( , )
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Voice and language recognition, computer programs changing speech into program commands and digital, will provide an easy interface, avoiding the problem of technophobic users, or users who have a fear or strong dislike of technology and technological devices.
Definition
users who have a fear or strong dislike of technology and technological devices or
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Changes in work practices may lead to teleworking. To put in another way, you can work at home while communicating with your office by computers, telephone, and fax.
Definition
Using computers, telephones, and fax to communicate with your office while you are at home To put in another way
Clue
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Cyberspace is the combination of all the data on all the computer networks throughout the world, accessed using the Internet. A person who uses their skills to make cyberspace safer is referred to as a white hat hacker.
Definition
the combination of all the data on all the computer networks throughout the world, accessed using the Internet is
Clue
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Cyberspace is the combination of all the data on all the computer networks throughout the world, accessed using the Internet. A person who uses their skills to make cyberspace safer is referred to as a white hat hacker.
Definition
a person who uses their skills to make cyberspace safer is referred to
Clue
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A computer virus is a program that can reproduce itself and is written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way. It infects other programs i.e. it attaches itself to other programs, known as host programs, and therefore reproduces itself.
Definition
a program that can reproduce itself and is written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way is
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Clue
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A computer virus is a program that can reproduce itself and is written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way. It infects other programs i.e. it attaches itself to other programs, known as host programs, and therefore reproduces itself.
Definition
attaches itself to other programs and therefore reproduces itself
Clue
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i.e.
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Unix is a popular multi-user ( can be used by many people at the same time) and multi-tasking ( can run more than one program at a time) operating system originally designed for mainframe computers.
Definition Clue
can be used by many people at the same time parentheses ( )
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Unix is a popular multi-user ( can be used by many people at the same time) and multi-tasking ( can run more than one program at a time) operating system originally designed for mainframe computers.
Definition Clue
can run more than one program at a time parentheses ( )
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The software consists of the protocols, i.e. the rules which determine the formats by which information may be exchanged between different systems.
Definition
the rules which determine the formats by which information may be exchanged between different systems
Clue
i.e.
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Practice -2
Engineers are trying to make computers think and behave like humans. By combining Artificial Intelligence (an area of studies concerned with making computer copy intelligent human behavior) and engineering techniques, theyre building different types of robots and androids.
Definition
an area of studies concerned with making computer copy intelligent human behavior
Clue
parentheses ( )
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Robots are devices which are controlled by computers and move and react to sensory input. They usually contain software that runs automatically without the intervention or the involvement of a person..
Definition
devices which are controlled by computers and move and react to sensory input.
Clue
are
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Practice -2
Robots are devices which are controlled by computers and move and react to sensory input. They usually contain software that runs automatically without the intervention or the involvement of a person..
Definition
the involvement of a person
Clue
or
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Practice -2
Today, they are used in all sorts of places, from factories to space exploration. Our life is affected by robotics, the science of designing and operating robots, in many other ways. Just think about medicine and the health system.
Definition
the science of designing and operating robots
Clue
comma (,)
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Practice -2
Today, they are used in all sorts of places, from factories to space exploration. Our life is affected by robotics, the science of designing and operating robots, in many other ways. Just think about medicine and the health system.
Definition
the treatment of diseases
Clue
and the health system
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For instance, tiny computers are used to monitor the heart rate and the blood pressure which are in the small areas that doctors cannot access themselves. In addition, micro-machines and insect-sized robots help doctors from simple treatments like heart operations to other complicated ones.
Definition
small computers the small areas that doctors cannot access themselves micro-machines / insect-sized robots
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For instance, tiny computers are used to monitor the heart rate and the blood pressure which are in the small areas that doctors cannot access themselves. In addition, micro-machines and insect-sized robots help doctors from simple treatments like heart operations to other complicated ones.
Definition Clue
not simple / difficult
simple
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Practice -2
Robots are also used in dangerous situations- for example in repairing nuclear plants, cleaning toxic wastes and defusing bombs.
Definition Clue
Removing the fuse from the bombs bombs
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Practice -2
Some research centers are building androids robots that have shape and capabilities of a human being. In the near future, androids will be available for sale.
Definition Clue
robots that have shape and capabilities of a human being Dash ( - )
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Practice -2
They will have access to the Internet, guide the blind and assist elderly people at home; they will be a 24 hour security guard for your home, sound the alarm in case of fire and phone the police if there is a burglary. In short, androids will become intelligent, which makes our futures life more convenient.
Definition Clue
housebreaking
phone the police
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