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8-U 1. Use the correct homophone
8-U 2. Which definition matches the sentence?
8-W 1. Find words using context
8-W 2. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context
Khan Academy: figuring out new words 8
The Free Dictionary (try the Match Up and Mismatch games)
8-S 1. Choose the synonym
8-T 1. Describe the differences between related words
8-V 1. Analogies
Khan Academy: using words creatively 8
Idioms and Clichés
8-R 1. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words
8-R 2. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots
8-X 1. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
8-Y 2. Use guide words
8-Y 3. Use dictionary entries
8-Y 5. Use thesaurus entries
Khan Academy: new academic words 8
Brainpop Dictionary and Thesaurus
The Free Dictionary (try the thesaurus!)
