1.7.1

Word Meaning

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Word Meaning

You can be asked about the meaning of words from a text.

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Being asked about word meaning

  • There are some clues you can look out for to know you are being asked about the meaning of words.
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What to look out for

  • Look out for questions starting:
    • 'Find and copy a word that shows...'
    • 'Which of these words is closest in meaning to...?'
    • 'What does the word … mean in this sentence?'

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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