Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Flowers for Algernon -- Short Story • Context Clues

She studied diligently and therefore performed well on the test.

 

What does the word 'therefore' mean?

• As a result or for that reason

• A ghost or spooky, scary figure

• Two things that are the same

• Someone who is very smart

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

She used her passion for painting as motivation to create beautiful artwork.

 

What does the word 'motivation' mean?

• A reason for doing something

• As a result or for that reason

• Always happening or true, without exception

• Something that can be touched or felt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

She could feel the tangible excitement in the room as the concert began.

 

What does the word 'tangible' mean?

• To go back or move backwards

• Two things that are the same

• Something that can be touched or felt

• To prove something is not true

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

Word: Illiterate Sentence: Despite being well into his adult years, he remains illiterate and struggles with basic reading and writing skills.

 

What does the word 'illiterate' mean?

• As a result or for that reason

• Differences or changes in something's characteristics

• Not able to read or write

• To make very angry or mad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

Contrary to popular belief, she actually enjoys spicy food.

 

What does the word 'contrary to' mean?

• A musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra

• Different from what you expect

• To imitate or make fun of someone

• To prove something is not true

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

The team's performance seemed to regress, as they lost their last three games.

 

What does the word 'regress' mean?

• To go back or move backwards

• A ghost or spooky, scary figure

• Differences or changes in something's characteristics

• Two things that are the same

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

I struggled with understanding calculus in college.

 

What does the word 'calculus' mean?

• A type of math involving rates and change

• Someone who is very smart

• Different from what you expect

• Always happening or true, without exception

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.RI.1.4

There is a wide variation in the prices of houses in this neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'variation' mean?

• To imitate or make fun of someone

• Thin and see-through

• Differences or changes in something's characteristics

• Different from what you expect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

The pianist performed a breathtaking concerto accompanied by the symphony orchestra.

 

What does the word 'concerto' mean?

• Custom or belief passed down generations

• Lower or not as good or important

• A musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra

• Thin and see-through

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

They attended the annual convention to learn and share new ideas.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• Differences or changes in something's characteristics

• As a result or for that reason

• A meeting where people gather for a specific purpose

• A reason for doing something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4