DEDUCING THE MEANING

DEDUCING THE MEANING
OF LEXICAL ITEMS IN
CONTEXT


TYPES OF QUESTIONS
The word “…..” in line 19 is closest in meaning to…
The word “…..” in line 20 could be best replaced by…
In line, the phrase “ …...” could be best replaced by
which of the following?
The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably
refers to the period of time ______.


Steps of guessing unknown vocabulary
- Step 1: Guessing meaning from word formation
- Step 2: Guessing meaning from context


EXERCISE 1:Read the paragraph and circle the correct word
Not every actor will end up being a (1) celebrity / famous, constantly
in the public (2) eye / sight. Most begin their careers working in the
theatre, where the learn their craft. It’s important to develop the
ability to give a good (3) act / performance night after night, even if
you are wearing a heavy stage (4) suit / costume that’s difficult to
move in. But these are problems that all ( 5) talented/ suitable
performers learn to overcome. And though world-wide fame may be
hard to achieve, theatre (6) spectators / audiences always appreciate
good acting.

EXERCISE 2: Match the words in bold with their synonyms
a) viewing figures, number of people who watch a show
b) person who makes a TV show
c) transmit , show on TV
d) people who watch TV
e) photographers who follow celebrities and take their
photos
1/ What time do they broadcast the news on VTV1 in the
evening?
2/ Angry viewers voted her off the reality TV show.
3/ The show’s ratings have improved since Andy Crouch took
on the lead role- seven million viewers now tune in to watch
each episode.
4/ Kate got a job as a TV producer on a new celebrity cooking
programme.
5/ She is so famous that the paparazzi follow her everywhere


EXERCISE 3:Write the correct part of speech of the words in bold
1/The applause was deafening as the curtain came down. The
audience loved the play
2/I’m not having much luck booking a seat for the ballet. The
tickets are sold out
3/Homeland is a series with very high viewer ratings in the
UK- the final episode was watched by 2.8 million people.
4/ She managed to perform in the concert despite feeling
unwell. After the show she went back to bed.
5/ She was tremendously pleased with the positive reviews of
her novel.
Deduce the meaning of the words in bold.

1/deafening means ……………………………………………
2/booking means :…………………………………………….
3/ratings means ………………………………………………
4/ despite means :……………………………………………...
5/ tremendously means: …………………………………………


EXERCISE 3:Write the correct part of speech of the words in bold

Deduce the meaning of the words in bold.
1/ deafening means ………………………………
2/ booking means :………………………………
3/ ratings means …………………………………
4/ despite means :………………………………
5/ tremendously means: ……………………………
a) very loud / very quite
b) reserving a ticket / finding somewhere to sit
c) how many people watch a show / interactive
participation
d) although/ because
e) very / not very


EXERCISE 4 :Read the passage and find the words /
phrase in the text which mean
equipment
1.things you need to do an activity : ……………
hooked
2.addicted :………………
3.stops something happening in the correct

way………
Interferes with
suffer
4.get worse……………………


EXERCISE 4 :Read the passage and find the words /
phrase in the text which mean
5.is organized……………………
Revolves around
6.people who do sports very well, or as a their
job…………
athletes
7.usually or frequently……………
commonly
8.most important thing……………………
focus