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The tumor was benign, meaning it was not cancerous.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Antonym Clues\u003Cbr>An opposite word is used.\u003Cbr>Unlike his usual energetic self, the patient was apathetic today. | \u003Cbr>Synonym Clues\u003Cbr>A similar word is used.\u003Cbr>The symptoms were acute, or severe and sudden.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Example Clues\u003Cbr>Examples help explain the word.\u003Cbr>She was skilled in many arts, showing her versatility. |\n| Module 2: Strategies for Unfamiliar Words |  |\n\nPractice with Context Clues  \nModule 2: Strategies for Unfamiliar Words  \nRead the Sentence  \nThe patient was experiencing excessive thirst, known as polydipsia.  \nIdentify the Clue  \n\" Excessive thirst\" is a definition clue.  \nReview Options  \n• Lack of appetite  \n• Extreme hunger  \n• Frequent urination  \n• Excessive thirst  \nSelect Answer  \nd) Excessive thirst matches the definition clue.  \nStrategy 2 – Breaking Down Word Parts  \n1  \nComplete Word  \nHypoglycemia = Low blood sugar  \n2  \nPrefix  \nHypo- = Low  \n3  \nRoot  \n-glyc- = Sugar  \n4  \nSuffix  \n-emi a = Blood condition  \nModule 2: Strategies for Unfamiliar Words  \nCommon Prefixes and Their Meanings  \nPrefix Meaning Example  \n\n| Hyper- | High/Excessive | Hypertension (high blood pressure) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Hypo- | Low/ Deficient | Hypothermia (low body temperature) |\n| Brady- | Slow | Bradycardia (slow heart rate) |\n| Tachy- | Fast | Tachypnea ( rapid breathing) |\n\nModule 2: Strategies for Unfamiliar Words  \n| Common Suffixes and Their Meanings\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>-it is\u003Cbr>Inflammation Example: Arthritis (joint inflammation) | \u003Cbr>-emi a\u003Cbr>Blood condition Example: Anemia (low red blood cells) | \u003Cbr>-ology\u003Cbr>Study of\u003Cbr>Example: Cardiology (study of the heart) | \u003Cbr>-al gia\u003Cbr>Pain\u003Cbr>Example: Neuralgia ( nerve pain) |\n| Module 2: Strategies for Unfamiliar Words |  |  |  |\n\n| Practice with Word Parts\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Module 2: Strategies for | Unfamiliar Words | | Identify the Question\u003Cbr>Which word means \"inflammation of the liver\"? |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  | | Analyze Options\u003Cbr>Ø Gastritis\u003Cbr>Ø Hepatitis\u003Cbr>Ø Nephritis\u003Cbr>Ø Dermatitis |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  | | Break Down Word Parts\u003Cbr>Ø Gastr- (stomach) + -it is\u003Cbr>Ø Hepat- (liver) + -it is\u003Cbr>Ø Nephr- (kidney) + -it is\u003Cbr>Ø Dermat- (skin) + -it is |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  | | Select Answer\u003Cbr>b) Hepatitis = Liver inflammation |","cbCaimANIYdqW5zY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimANIYdqW5zY","pdf",1133013,18,"English","# Why Learning Strategies Matter\n## Test Performance\n## Problem-Solving Skills\n## Career Readiness\n# Common Ways to Decode Unfamiliar Words\n## Context Clues\n## Word Parts\n## Word Associations\n# Strategy 1 – Using Context Clues\n## What Are Context Clues?\n## Types of Context Clues\n## Practice with Context Clues\n# Strategy 2 – Breaking Down Word Parts\n## Common Prefixes and Their Meanings\n## Common Suffixes and Their Meanings\n## Practice with Word Parts","[{\"question\":\"Why do learning strategies matter for the HESI A2 exam?\",\"answer\":\"The HESI A2 exam tests vocabulary knowledge, including unfamiliar words. 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