Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Frankenstein • Context Clues
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The deserted town appeared desolate and eerie under the pale moonlight.
What does the word 'desolate' mean?
An area that is very empty and lonely
Being well-known for doing something bad
To forgive or free someone from blame
To feel sad about something and express it
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She couldn't help but lament over the loss of her beloved pet.
What does the word 'lament' mean?
To feel sad about something and express it
A very big and serious thing
To do something without reason or purpose
Very, very, very, very, very thirsty
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The disgraced politician suffered an ignominious defeat in the election.
What does the word 'ignominious' mean?
To show or prove that something is true
Being well-known for doing something bad
An area that is very empty and lonely
Causing shame or embarrassment
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After walking for miles in the desert, he finally found an oasis to quench his parched throat.
What does the word 'parched' mean?
To show or prove that something is true
Very, very, very, very, very thirsty
Causing shame or embarrassment
Unlucky or unfortunate
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The wanton destruction caused by the hurricane left the town in ruins.
What does the word 'wanton' mean?
Tricking others by being clever
Understandable or able to be understood
To do something without reason or purpose
To push down or hold back feelings
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The enormity of the crime left the community in shock.
What does the word 'enormity' mean?
To surround and attack a place
A very big and serious thing
Understandable or able to be understood
Causing shame or embarrassment
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.K.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The hapless victim tripped and fell, spilling their coffee all over themselves.
What does the word 'hapless' mean?
To take back or cancel something
A very big and serious thing
To feel sad about something and express it
Unlucky or unfortunate
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
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