What the Barking Dog Tells Us: Key Details

Read about figuring out word meanings from context, then answer questions about the key details.

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Vocabulary in context means understanding the meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence or passage.

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Vocabulary in context means understanding the meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence or passage. When you read, you can often figure out a word’s meaning by looking at the words around it. For example, in the sentence, 'The dog barked loudly at the stranger, showing it was protective,' the word 'protective' means the dog is trying to keep its owner safe.

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By thinking about the sentence as a whole, you can learn new words and understand them better. This skill helps you become a better reader and improves your writing too!

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What does vocabulary in context help you understand?

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In the example given, what does 'protective' mean?

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