Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 7 • Context Clues

When the storm hit, the passengers were forced to abandon the sinking ship.

 

What does the word 'abandon' mean?

• A family member from a long time ago

• To leave or give up completely

• Another option or choice

• Having the ability to do something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The sponge will quickly absorb the spilled water.

 

What does the word 'absorb' mean?

• To soak up or take in something

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• A family member from a long time ago

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She celebrated her accomplishment with a victory dance.

 

What does the word 'accomplishment' mean?

• A bunch of pretty flowers

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• Being present at a specific place or event

• A group of people who work together

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The measures taken were adequate to address the situation.

 

What does the word 'adequate' mean?

• Good enough or satisfactory

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She sought advice from her mentor before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'advice' mean?

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• A group of people who work together

• The way someone acts and behaves

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She decided to explore alternative career paths after finishing university.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

• To leave or give up completely

• Help or support provided to someone

• Another option or choice

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

My great-grandfather was a proud Native American ancestor.

 

What does the word 'ancestor' mean?

• A small, crunchy bread-like snack

• To soak up or take in something

• A family member from a long time ago

• Being present at a specific place or event

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

I offered my assistance in fixing the car.

 

What does the word 'assistance' mean?

• A contest between people to win

• To soak up or take in something

• Help or support provided to someone

• Having the ability to do something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The attendance at the concert was impressive, with thousands of people filling the stadium.

 

What does the word 'attendance' mean?

• Being present at a specific place or event

• A contest between people to win

• A type of desk with drawers

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She struggled to carry her heavy baggage up the stairs.

 

What does the word 'baggage' mean?

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• The way someone acts and behaves

• Small pieces of colorful paper

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C