Vocabulary • Ch 7 - A Separate Peace • Context Clues

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion when evaluating information.

 

What does the word 'differentiate' mean?

• To tell apart or distinguish between things

• To carefully think and decide something

• To disrespect or look down on

• Shows a contrast or difference in ideas

She was asked to elaborate on her research findings.

 

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• To explain or give more details about something

• Able to make firm decisions quickly

• In spite of that

• To make fun of someone in a mean way

She sat at her piano, ready to compose a beautiful symphony.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or put together something

• To mention or quote as evidence

• Not easily noticed or understood

• The ability to move skillfully and easily

The student was required to cite her sources in her research paper.

 

What does the word 'cite' mean?

• To move back or go away

• To come together at one point

• To mention or quote as evidence

• To tell apart or distinguish between things

She wanted to go out; however, she was feeling too tired.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• To explain or give more details about something

• In spite of that

• To create or put together something

• Shows a contrast or difference in ideas

She was tired; however, she decided to go for a run.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• To make fun of someone in a mean way

• Not easily noticed or understood

• Shows a contrast or difference in ideas

• To mention or quote as evidence

She took a deliberate step forward, carefully considering her next move.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• To carefully think and decide something

• In spite of that

• The most exciting or intense part

• To make fun of someone in a mean way

The floodwaters began to recede after days of heavy rainfall.

 

What does the word 'recede' mean?

• In spite of that

• Shows a contrast or difference in ideas

• To move back or go away

• To change direction or focus something

It was a cruel irony that the firefighter's house burned down.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• When what happens is the opposite expected

• To mention or quote as evidence

• To carefully think and decide something

• Not easily noticed or understood

She looked at him with scorn, unable to hide her contempt.

 

What does the word 'scorn' mean?

• To come together at one point

• The most exciting or intense part

• To move back or go away

• To disrespect or look down on