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ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.3.1.3Contextual meaning of words and phrases

Contextual meaning of words and phrases in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.1.3.1Work out the meanings of words and phrases from the context in which they are used.

Lessons

  • Meanings of words and phrases in context

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Contextual meaning of words and phrases: sample question

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Read the sentence(s) and answer the question.

Unlike her garrulous sister, who chatted all the way to Masvingo, Chiedza hardly said a word.

What does garrulous mean here?

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