1. Dependent Clauses Providing Context
This refers to clauses that provide background information or set the stage for the main idea of a sentence. These clauses often function as adverbial clauses, answering questions like "when?", "where?", "why?", or "how?".
Examples:
* "Because I was late, I missed the bus." (The dependent clause "Because I was late" provides the reason for missing the bus.)
* "While she was studying, her phone rang." (The dependent clause "While she was studying" sets the time frame for the phone ringing.)
* "Since it was raining, we decided to stay inside." (The dependent clause "Since it was raining" explains the reason for their decision.)
2. Contextual Information in Written Text
This refers to information that surrounds a particular word, phrase, or sentence, and helps determine its meaning or intention. This can include the surrounding sentences, paragraphs, or even the entire text.
Examples:
* "The dog was barking loudly." The context of this sentence might be a story about a dog guarding a house. Without context, we don't know what kind of dog it is, why it's barking, or what the significance of the barking is.
* "The man was wearing a suit." The context might be a description of a job interview, a wedding, or a formal event. This context helps us understand why he is wearing a suit.
3. Contextual Information in Dialogue
This refers to information that is communicated through the speaker's tone of voice, body language, and the surrounding conversation.
Examples:
* "I'm fine." Said with a shaky voice and tears in the speaker's eyes, this statement takes on a different meaning than if it was said with a smile and a confident tone.
* "You're kidding, right?" The context of the conversation and the speaker's tone will determine whether this is a genuine question or a sarcastic remark.
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