Today, I decided to try the context clues strategy to build my vocabulary. When I was reading an article, I tried to guess the meaning of new words by looking at the surrounding sentences and how the words were used.
For example, I came across the word “meticulous.” From the context, I understood it meant “very careful and detailed.” I also learned the words “versatile” (able to do many things well) and “inevitable” (certain to happen).
This strategy worked well for me because it helped me understand words naturally without always using a dictionary. It also made reading more interesting and helped me remember the words better.
I plan to keep using context clues when I read English texts because it helps me think more deeply about meaning and usage.