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Context clues

  • ATI TEAS
  • English: Using Language and Vocabulary
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A student reads: 'The glossary contrasts tachycardia, a fast heart rate, with a slow heart rate.' What does tachycardia mean in this sentence?

  1. A slow heartbeat rate✗ Incorrect

    The sentence contrasts this with the term being defined.

  2. A shallow breathing pattern✗ Incorrect

    The sentence concerns heartbeat speed, not breathing depth.

  3. A fast heartbeat rate✓ Correct

    The phrase beside the term supplies this meaning.

  4. A temporary skin itch✗ Incorrect

    The clue does not refer to the skin.

Answer

C. A fast heartbeat rate

Rationale

The phrase following tachycardia defines it as an increased heartbeat rate. The contrasting slow rate reinforces the distinction.

RememberUse both a definition and its contrast as context clues.

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