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Language Anchor Standard 4 Level E
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
Leveled Standard E
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).
- Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology or its standard usage.
- Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). (L.11-12.4)
Teacher Notes
Students at this level should have practice in discovering meanings of advanced words based on Greek/Latin affixes and word roots. They should apply their word knowledge in their own writing and in reading complex texts, including workplace- or subject-specific informational texts.
GED® Assessment Targets (RLA)
R.4.1/L.4.1 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining connotative and figurative meanings from context.
Resources
opens in a new window Center for Development & Learning: Common Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots
opens in a new window Michigan State University: Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words