Guessing Meaning from Context

What are we learning today?

You will guess the meaning of a short conversation from the situation.

Explanation

• Think about who is speaking, where they are and why.
• Other words can show the topic. Baby, mother and asleep show a talk about animals.
• An opposite can help you. If you do not know awake, remember asleep.
• Listen to the voice. A rising voice usually means a question.

Examples

1. "The snake wasn't awake." The snake was sleeping.
2. "There was a mother with her baby."
3. "Take the stairs up to the third floor." Someone is giving directions in a building.

Remember!

• Do not stop at one unknown word.
• Choose a meaning that fits the situation.

Check yourself

1. What does awake mean if the opposite is asleep?
2. A rising voice at the end of a sentence usually shows what?