As sprawl and development claim more land, and as their remaining nesting places are ruined by pollution, understanding where types of birds live, and why, is critical to their continued existence.
In which sentence does the word critical mean the same as it does in the passage?
A. The instructor led students through a critical analysis of their essays.
B. Flooding in the southern regions of the country has reached a critical state.
C. A contingency plan for emergency situations is critical for medical facilities.
D. Even though the mayor’s speech was well received, the mayor’s opponent was critical of the performance.
Today we are focusing on using context clues and your knowlege of roots and affixes to arrive at the meaning of unfamiliar words.
1. Use your marker to highlight clues in the passage.
2. Read the passage carefully.
3. Be careful of words that have more than one meaning. Select the correct meaning for the passage.
4. Watch out for synonyms and antonyms.
Use today's handout to sharpen your skills.
Homework: Finish this handout. Be sure to tell why you have selected the answer. ( 50 points)
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