Vocabulary • Ch 2 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was that he lost his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• Something that limits or restricts something else

• Not to be trusted or relied on

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She decided to take a new approach to solving the problem.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• Related to home, family, or country

• Scary or evil in a hidden way

• The result of an action or event

• To come closer or get near something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to inquire about the availability of tickets.

 

What does the word 'inquire' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• To ask questions to find out information

• Scary or evil in a hidden way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The shrewd businessman made a strategic investment that turned out to be highly profitable.

 

What does the word 'shrewd' mean?

• Very smart and clever in making decisions

• To go up or climb upward

• To ask questions to find out information

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Attendees from various industries gather at the annual convention to showcase their latest innovations and network with like-minded professionals.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• An agreed upon way to do something

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• To come closer or get near something

• The result of an action or event

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

They conducted a surreptitious operation to gather information.

 

What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

• Secret or sneaky

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• Making a firm and final choice

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to detach herself from the toxic relationship.

 

What does the word 'detach' mean?

• Very smart and clever in making decisions

• To remove or separate from something

• To go up or climb upward

• Secret or sneaky

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The domestic cat is a popular pet choice for many people.

 

What does the word 'domestic' mean?

• To go up or climb upward

• Secret or sneaky

• To live or stay in a place

• Related to home, family, or country

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The malevolent villain plotted to destroy the city.

 

What does the word 'malevolent' mean?

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• The result of an action or event

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• An agreed upon way to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to acquaint herself with the new neighborhood by exploring its streets and meeting the locals.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• To live or stay in a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4