Vocabulary • Ch 3 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

She was hesitant to engage in the conversation.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To create or make something, like music

• To participate or be involved in something

• Very strange or weird

• A friend who works with you

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company worked diligently to establish its presence in the global market.

 

What does the word 'establish' mean?

• To speak or write easily and smoothly

• To start or create something officially

• Something done regularly or repeatedly

• To participate or be involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She carefully deliberated her options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• Not knowing much

• To carefully think about something before deciding

• Not attracting attention or being noticed

• Taking the first step and leading

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spoke with earnest conviction about the importance of voting in the upcoming election.

 

What does the word 'earnest' mean?

• Old-fashioned or unique in a charming way

• To feel sad and remain quiet

• Showing sincere and serious determination or effort

• Not knowing much

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I had a meeting with my colleague to discuss the project.

 

What does the word 'colleague' mean?

• To feel sad and remain quiet

• To think something is true without proof

• A friend who works with you

• Showing sincere and serious determination or effort

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could only presume what he was thinking.

 

What does the word 'presume' mean?

• To speak or write easily and smoothly

• To think something is true without proof

• Very strange or weird

• Not knowing much

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The claim that aliens built the pyramids is preposterous.

 

What does the word 'preposterous' mean?

• Not knowing much

• Completely silly or ridiculous

• To feel sad and remain quiet

• A friend who works with you

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't hide her disappointment and stood in the corner with a sulk.

 

What does the word 'sulk' mean?

• To speak or write easily and smoothly

• To participate or be involved in something

• To create or make something, like music

• To feel sad and remain quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She began to compose a beautiful piece of music.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• Completely silly or ridiculous

• Being a perfect example or representation

• Showing sincere and serious determination or effort

• To create or make something, like music

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The grand coronation ceremony was attended by dignitaries from all over the world.

 

What does the word 'coronation' mean?

• To search for food or provisions

• To carefully think about something before deciding

• Showing sincere and serious determination or effort

• The ceremony where a king or queen is crowned

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4