Vocabulary • Ch 11 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

I don't have any direct relatives living in this city.

 

What does the word 'relative' mean?

• To slope or lean at an angle

• Being brief or rude in speech

• A family member, like a cousin

• The color of something pale and gray

The serpent slithered silently through the tall grass.

 

What does the word 'serpent' mean?

• Going straight across from side to side

• The color of something pale and gray

• Cannot be explained or understood

• A long, slithery animal without arms or legs

The detectives were able to trace the suspect's movements using the surveillance footage.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• Crooked or not in a straight line

• Going straight across from side to side

• To follow or find evidence of something

• Serious and without any joy

She decided to incline her head in acknowledgement.

 

What does the word 'incline' mean?

• A family member, like a cousin

• Chaotic and violent situation causing destruction

• Crooked or not in a straight line

• To slope or lean at an angle

The scientist will demonstrate the experiment to the students.

 

What does the word 'demonstrate' mean?

• To show or prove something clearly

• Going straight across from side to side

• To feel confused or agitated

• Chaotic and violent situation causing destruction