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Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Things Fall Apart • Context Clues

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The country descended into anarchy after the overthrow of the government.

 

What does the word 'anarchy' mean?

To participate or be involved in something

Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

About to happen or occur soon

A situation where there is no order or authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

They reached an accord on the terms of the agreement.

 

What does the word 'accord' mean?

To agree or be in harmony

A situation where there is no order or authority

To make someone feel upset or frustrated

Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"A watched pot never boils.".

 

What does the word 'proverb' mean?

Exceptional skill or talent in something

Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Happening without interruption or stopping

A wise saying that teaches a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.K.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The storm began to subside, and the winds gradually calmed down.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

Exceptional skill or talent in something

A situation where there is no order or authority

To become less active or intense

To agree or be in harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The protestors planned to agitate the government by organizing a large demonstration.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

To make someone feel upset or frustrated

To deeply respect and admire someone/something

Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Sad or mournful in a whiny way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She delved into the esoteric teachings of ancient mystics.

 

What does the word 'esoteric' mean?

To make someone feel upset or frustrated

Happening without interruption or stopping

Sad or mournful in a whiny way

Difficult to understand because it's secret

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The room was filled with mirth as the comedian's jokes had everyone laughing uncontrollably.

 

What does the word 'mirth' mean?

To participate or be involved in something

Exceptional skill or talent in something

Feeling happy and laughing a lot

To agree or be in harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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