Word Meanings RL.5.4

Front

What does the word 'tragic' mean?

Back

disastrous, awful

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does it mean to 'clarify' instructions?

Back

to explain them

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the word 'reassured' mean in the context of comforting someone?

Back

to comfort

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'sweltered' mean when referring to heat?

Back

to burn from heat

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What are context clues?

Back

words or groups of words that give clues about the meaning of an unknown word

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the importance of understanding word meanings in reading comprehension?

Back

It helps in grasping the overall message and context of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How can context clues help in determining the meaning of an unknown word?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can lead to its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'clarify'?

Back

explain, elucidate

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'tragic'?

Back

fortunate, happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

In what situations might someone need to 'reassure' another person?

Back

When they are anxious, scared, or uncertain about something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6