Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

The consequence of her actions was losing her job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result or effect of an action

• To make up your mind about something

• Believing that good things will happen

• A line that goes from one corner to another

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He gave me clear and direct instructions on how to get to the nearest gas station.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

• Feeling lost or confused about your surroundings

• To guide or lead in a clear and straightforward way

• Extreme anger or fury

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to take a cautious approach to the situation.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• A place that is empty and lonely

• To move closer or start doing something

• Extreme anger or fury

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a firm resolve to stick to her fitness routine and achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• Feeling worried or fearful about something

• To make up your mind about something

• To guide or lead in a clear and straightforward way

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The haunting memories of that tragic event continue to torment him every night.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• Extreme anger or fury

• The result or effect of an action

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about her chances of success.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• Believing that good things will happen

• To make up your mind about something

• The result or effect of an action

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She trained for months to prepare for the marathon.

 

What does the word 'marathon' mean?

• Feeling lost or confused about your surroundings

• A long race that goes really far

• Feeling worried or fearful about something

• Complete forgetfulness or lack of awareness

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She missed her flight, but she remained calm nonetheless.

 

What does the word 'nonetheless' mean?

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• The result or effect of an action

• Still, even with that, in spite of

• Extreme anger or fury

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The once thriving town now lay desolate with abandoned buildings and empty streets.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Feeling sad and gloomy

• Being treated unfairly or cruelly because of beliefs

• The result or effect of an action

• A place that is empty and lonely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spoke with earnest conviction as she shared her beliefs.

 

What does the word 'earnest' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• To make up your mind about something

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4