Jerome Shostak Level G

*Please grab an orange vocabulary book on your way in to class and return it at the end of the day.

Denotation vs. Connotation Literal vs. Figurative Usage Synonyms Antonyms

Context refers to words that are near to or modify a word. By studying context we may find clues that lead us to its meaning. There are several types:

Restatement/Definition clues Contrast clues Inference clues

Learning word parts may help you to decode words you don’t already know. They include:

Prefixes (bi-, com-, il-, in-, tri-, etc) Suffixes (-ance, -ate, -en, -able, -less, etc) Roots/Bases: Found in the Building with

Classical Roots sections, many of the SAT variety are derived from Greek and Latin words (which is why etymology can help!)

On a separate sheet of paper, complete the following exercises:

Completing the Sentence Synonyms and Antonyms Choosing the Right Word Vocabulary in ContextAnswer the following at the end: How did understanding the sections of the

text help you to complete the exercises?

We will complete one unit each week. Students should copy the words and

complete original sentences by Thursday each week.

Use the flash cards for Shostak Level G on Quizlet to review. We will also complete periodic drill activities in class.

Quizzes on Friday will include definitions and sentence completions with cumulative tests every third unit.