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• For example : roll = ���� • breakfast roll = ������ • roll call = �����

• ����� (context) �������� • External Context Clues • Internal Context Clues

• External Context Clues �������� • • • ������������ ( Direct Definition ) to be ( ������ is, are , was , were) that is , in other words ���� or ������������������ ������� mean , means to refer to to be defined to to be regard as = ������� to look like to be called

• For example • Geometry is one branch of mathematics about lines, angles, and surfaces. • Closed punctuation means the use of commas and periods at the end of lines in the letter headings and addresses.

• Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted – to keep your morning freshness all day long? • The audience appreciated the speaker’s straight answers to their questions. In other words, the speaker answered truthfully.

• ���������� �� ( Definition by Example ) • • • ������� for example, for instance, e. g. , such as, as We get an alloy by melting two or more metals together, for example, brass is an alloy of bronze and zinc. Half-baked, for instance, may refer to a foolish idea or stupid person.

• ������ (Definition of Description) • Thailand is a country in Asia and her main export is rice.

• ����������������� (Comparison and Contrast) • Compare - ���� Verb to be, as, like • Sak excels in football, photography, and music, and his elder brother is even more versatile.

• 2. Contrast – ���� but, although, nevertheless, on the other hand, on the contrary - Although he was accustomed to life in the desert, he could not endure the heat of this valley very long.

• ������������� ��� • (Synonym and Antonym) • like, likewise, similarly, in the same way, as, correspondingly, equally, as if

• - A tiger and a panther are nearly alike. A panther has yellow skin with dark spots, but a tiger is bigger and it has yellow skin with black stripes. • There are conflicts between the leaders of different political parties, so there are disagreements between their members.

• ���������������� ( Appositive) • ���������� comma (, ) ����� noun • The minutes, a written record of the meeting, were kept by the secretary.

• ��������� (Origin) • Sports probably began as part of training for battle.

• �������� (Simile) • ������� as , like - The cat’s eyes glowed in the dark as if they were little lights.

• �������� ��� (Summary) - Down the street they came. First there were the girls twirling batons, then the marching band, and then the men in uniform, it was a parade.

• 2. Internal Context Clues – �������� prefixes, suffixes, roots, keywords ��� word inflection

• • Directions : Choose the word with the closest meaning to each of the underlined words

1. I have no way of knowing the outcome, but my conjecture is that Mr. Black will win the election. 1. guess 2. awareness 3. knowledge 4. confidence 2. Since I was the cause of your accident, I cannot help feeling remorseful. 1. helpful 2. painful 3. regretful 4. truthful 3. He never acted hastily but was deliberate in everything he said and did. 1. careful 2. ignorant 3. delightful 4. indifferent 4. Since the baby was left in my care, I have a feeling of obligation to see that nothing happens to him. 1. duty 2. worry 3. intention 4. willingness

5. His habit of turning in the radio at the highest volume is the greatest nuisance for all people in the apartment. They finally asked for police help since they were unable to tolerate his behavior. 1. resist 2. retain 3. endure 4. enhance 6. In this age, education is considered an important key to success and minority groups especially are striving to better their lot by going to college. 1. arguing 2. confusing 3. inspecting 4. attempting 7. This type of work is considered to be quite hazardous. Every worker therefore gets accident insurance from the factory. 1. gloomy 2. risky 3. cautious 4. labourious

8. Police arrested a Chinese-Filipino suspect on a charge of trafficking heroin across the Thai-Malaysian border. 1. snatching 2. smuggling 3. possessing 4. proceeding 9. She provided ample evidence of her need for financial support and was Granted a scholarship to continue her study. 1. fake 2. vague 3. inadequate 4. sufficient 10. If you want good grades on tests, it is vital that you study hard. 1. genuine 2. intensive 3. effective 4. essential

11. His performance on the piano was so accomplished that his audience stood up to applaud him. 1. skilled 2. handsome 3. amateur 4. awkward 12. Needle and thread arte indispensable tools for a tailor; without them he would not be able to work. 1. available 2. essential 3. possible 4. suitable 13. The newspaper reported that the Dutchess of York, who has so often been Criticized for her dowdy taste, had developed a much more stylish dress sense. 1. economical 2. expensive 3. modern 4. plain 14. After lengthy interrogation of the suspect, the police decided to let him free, because his words had proved his innocence. 1. searching 2. questioning 3. describing 4. arresting

15. Owing to the fact that the Northeast has become impoverished, several foreign development agencies are offering aid to the area. 1. developed 2. civilized 3. fertile 4. poor 16. When a problem arose concerning the perishability of the new crops, a canning factory was set up as a means to preserve food. 1. quick growth 2. quick decay 3. quick sales 4. quick advertising 17. I disliked her from the moment I saw her. 1. at will 2. 3. at first sight 4. at present at one time 18. Her only daughter got married in Nan province and could not afford the long and expensive journey to see her mother in Had-Yai. 1. insisted on making 2. was too weak to make 3. never remembered to start 4. did not have enough money for

19. The chairman presented the guest speaker to the audience. 1. greeted 2. introduced 3. advised 4. suggested 20. The boy continually raised his hand because he was anxious to be chosen. 1. enthusiastic 2. afraid 3. nervous 4. diplomatic

Directions : Choose the word that best complete each of the statements.

21. Since her mother ______ breastfeeding that unhealthy baby suffered from various sicknesses. 1. ruined 2. drilled 3. neglected 4. disobeyed 22. The last time my boyfriend came to my house for dinner, he was not sure whether the mushrooms in my cooking were _______. 1. edible 2. workable 3. believable 4. predictable 23. Although it is hoped that a convict will be _____ while in prison so that he can lead a useful life when released, this outcome is not always the case. 1. smashed 2. obstructed 3. authorized 4. rehabilitated

24. The government at first rejected the plan to construct a tantalum factory, seeing that the results were_______ in comparison with the amount of effort needed to achieve the plan. 1. unique 2. trivial 3. universal 4. undoubtful 25. She said Thamrong was _______ in his talent. If he had been sincere, he would not have told the team’s secrets to the opponents. 1. anxious 2. vicious 3. precious 4. glorious 26. We had to queue. We had to wait for our……. to see the teller. 1. queue 2. row 3. turn 4. line

27. 1987 is jubilants year for the Thai people. On this occasion, 15 new commemorative stamps, gold coins, 60 bath banknotes, and medals are being……. 1. celebrated 2. issued 3. covered 4. published 28. It is difficult to find work in the entertainment business nowadays that even……. musicians are finding themselves unemployed. 1. neglected 2. varied 3. conscious 4. talented 29. 1. 3. Business is a very demanding and……. field. humble 2. underpaid competitive 4. academic 30. …… of workers from the country to the cities is one of the major causes of slums. 1. Migration 2. Location 3. Replacement 4. Employment

31. A…… sometimes wins money and sometimes loses money. 1. prize – winner 2. born loser 3. candidate 4. gambler 32. George did not get it. He was…… because he did not understand the situation. 1. confused 2. positive 3. conscious 4. determined 33. He locked his video deck away when he left the house because there had been several…… in the neighbourhood. 1. murders 2. robberies 3. suicides 4. quarrels

34. For country people, to go to the movie is a special……. 1. action 2. occasion 3. condition 4. ritual 35. Every athlete recognizes that fair play is an important…. . of any sport. 1. method 2. kind 3. component 4. use 36. Our English class is far behind schedule. We need to…. . on week – ends, or we won’t finish in time. 1. put up 2. look up 3. catch up 4. pick up 37. A good government must…. . the well – being of its citizens. 1. be accustomed to 2. take after 3. take over 4. be responsible for

38. The audience were very pleased with the show: they gave the performers a big round of………. . 1. encouragement 2. explosion 3. rehearsal 4. applause 39. John was put out because the committee did not even look at the proposal which he had spent several hours working on. The underlined phrase means……. . . 1. upset 2. extinguished 3. distinguished 4. expelled 40. The ladies in the beautiful Indian……over there are from Sri Lanka. 1. costumes 2. customs 3. fragrance 4. fantasy

41. The government tried to help relieve the economic problems of paddy farmers by setting up the paddy price…. . scheme. 1. condensation 2. guarantee 3. opportunity 4. representation 42. English is ……for all Chiangmai University students; every student has to take English. 1. complementary 2. compensatory 3. compulsory 4. commentary 43. Somsak was very disappointed because his girlfriend……. his marriage proposal. 1. turned down 2. turned in 3. turned up 4. turned off

44. A UNESCO working group reported that the effects of acid rain on environments are extremely……… 1. hopeless 2. advantageous 3. bilingual 4. disastrous 45. Ever since the oil crisis of the 1970 s sent fuel prices soaring, businesses and individuals have looked for ways to save money by saving petroleum. The underlined word means………. . 1. exaggerating 2. depressing 3. scarce 4. sky high

Good luck! • The End