Words in Context

context is...

• the words around an unknown word/phrase

• a definition

• something you know

• schema

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Multiple meaning words are?

• Words that have one meaning

• words that have more than one meaning

• clues given to find context

• words you should know

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

a dictionary is?

• words listed alphabetically, gives definition, gives pronunciation

• a specialized list of words

• tells you what you already know

• a phrase in a book

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

a glossary is...

• at the beginning of a book and tells where to find a word

• is at the back of a book and tells the page number the word is on

• in the back of a book and give you the definition of a word

• is a list of ALL words and definitions ever created

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In this sentence the word post means...

Post your report online so other students can read it and make suggestions.

• a piece of wood that supports something else

• to publish or make public

• to send by mail through the post office

• a place where a soldier is stationed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word branch mean?

She said that banks have branch offices spread across the city.

• a piece of wood on a tree

• something you pay swords with

• something that is spread out

• a local neighborhood office

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CCSS.L.5.5C

"Hold your tongue" means...

Imagine that you are bragging about something or talking when you aren't supposed to. If someone tells you to hold your tounge, what does that really mean?

• you should touch your tongue

• you should keep talking

• you should stop speaking

• you should ask a question

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "hitting the sack" mean?

Suppose you have a test tomorrow. Will you hit the books or hit the sack?

• going to sleep

• hitting a big bag

• putting boots in a sack

• studying hard

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"keep your head above water" means...

You'll see the light, keep your head above water, put two and two together, and have a ball with English class.

• you'll learn how to swim

• you'll keep up with your work

• you'll be able to play ball

• you'll need an umbrella

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The kids planned a big "to-do" for Mom.

What does "to-do" mean?

• to make something happen

• to finish a job

• a meeting

• a special party

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C