Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

The bullies would taunt him mercilessly, causing him great distress.

 

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• To mock or tease someone rudely

• A quick look at something

• A different point of view

• To ask for something you want

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She wanted to go out; however, it was raining heavily outside.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• Very big or huge in size

• But or on the other hand

• Having a strong desire to achieve something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She prefers sweet food, whereas on the other hand, he prefers savory.

 

What does the word 'on the other hand' mean?

• A different point of view

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• But or on the other hand

• To ask for something you want

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She used her cunning to outsmart her opponents.

 

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• Very big or huge in size

• Being clever and sly, like a fox

• To mock or tease someone rudely

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The lawyer made a passionate appeal to the jury for his client's innocence.

 

What does the word 'appeal' mean?

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• Something that stays the same all the time

• Very big or huge in size

• To ask for something you want

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4