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Zorluk: KolayIdentifying Synonymous Context Clues

Read the passage below:

"During the routine inspection of the hydraulic crane, the senior mechanic examined the high-pressure fluid lines for any occlusion, or blockage, that might hinder operating performance. Even a small obstruction within the precision valves can restrict oil flow and trigger sudden equipment breakdown."

Based on the synonymous context clue in the passage, which word directly defines the term "occlusion"?

Cevap:In the passage, the synonymous context clue that directly defines "occlusion" is 【blockage】.

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blockage
In the passage, the author uses an appositive restatement clue signaled by the comma and coordinating conjunction ', or blockage,'. This syntactic structure explicitly clarifies that 'occlusion' means a 'blockage' in the fluid line.

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1
Locate the target vocabulary word 'occlusion' in the first sentence of the passage.
Found the phrase: '...for any occlusion, or blockage, that might hinder...'
Identifying the target word's immediate surrounding sentence structure is necessary to spot adjacent context clues.
2
Identify the syntactic context clue connecting the target word to its definition.
The word 'occlusion' is directly followed by the clarifying appositive phrase ', or blockage,'.
The conjunction 'or' flanked by commas is a standard synonymous context clue signaling a direct definition or restatement.
3
Extract the synonymous word that completes the blank.
The word 'blockage' directly defines 'occlusion'.
The text explicitly equates 'occlusion' with 'blockage'.

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