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W.A.C. unknown words!

W.A.C. unknown words!. W = Word Structure A = Apposition C = Context Clues. Word Structure. The meaning of a word can be figured out by using the prefix, base word or suffix. Example: The shot from the doctor was painless . Apposition.

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W.A.C. unknown words!

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  1. W.A.C. unknown words!

  2. W =Word Structure • A = Apposition • C = Context Clues

  3. Word Structure • The meaning of a word can be figured out by using the prefix, base word or suffix. • Example: The shot from the doctor was painless.

  4. Apposition • The word is followed by the definition, which is often set off by commas. • Example: The feline, or cat, was sleeping in the sun.

  5. Context Clues • Using other words in the sentence to figure out an unknown word. • Example: The canine barked and wagged his tail.

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