Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

She gave me direct instructions on how to find the library.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To search for food or supplies

• To point or guide someone or something

• To guide or point in a straightforward way

• A gift or act to show respect

She gave me direct instructions on how to reach her house.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• A big building where important government meetings happen

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• A number that is multiplied by another number

• To guide or point in a straightforward way

They organized a grand tribute to honor his legacy.

 

What does the word 'tribute' mean?

• The total distance around a shape

• A gift or act to show respect

• Able to be easily understood or heard

• Paying close attention and concentrating on something

The snake injected its venom into its prey, paralyzing it instantly.

 

What does the word 'venom' mean?

• Able to be easily understood or heard

• Real or authentic, not fake or counterfeit

• A big building where important government meetings happen

• Poisonous substance that some animals have

The senator gave a passionate speech on the steps of the capitol.

 

What does the word 'capitol' mean?

• A gift or act to show respect

• A big building where important government meetings happen

• Paying close attention and concentrating on something

• To guide or point in a straightforward way

She struggled to maintain her focus during the intense competition.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• A big building where important government meetings happen

• The insides of an animal's body

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• Paying close attention and concentrating on something

She had a genuine smile on her face.

 

What does the word 'genuine' mean?

• Not caring or showing interest in something

• A gift or act to show respect

• Real or authentic, not fake or counterfeit

• Not a lot, very little or small

It was ironic that the fire station burned down.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• Able to be easily understood or heard

• When something happens that is opposite of what is expected

• Real or authentic, not fake or counterfeit

• Betraying your country by helping its enemies

The lion is a skilled predator, hunting and preying upon the weaker animals in its territory.

 

What does the word 'predator' mean?

• To guide or point in a straightforward way

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• To point or guide someone or something

• Another possible choice or option

The government decided to ration food during times of scarcity.

 

What does the word 'ration' mean?

• To guide or point in a straightforward way

• A fixed amount of food given per person

• A gift or act to show respect

• Something that must be done or followed