Vocabulary • Ch 10 - Hoot • Context Clues

The atmosphere in the room was somber as they mourned the loss of their beloved friend.

 

What does the word 'somber' mean?

• A small animal with short legs and a long body that lives underground

• Getting ready for something in advance

• Very frustrated or irritated with something or someone

• Feeling or appearing sad and serious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The teacher decided to expel the student for repeatedly breaking the rules.

 

What does the word 'expel' mean?

• To keep or stop something from happening

• A close friendship between groups or countries

• To make someone leave a place or group

• To happen again and again

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She always has a positive outlook on life.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• A small animal with short legs and a long body that lives underground

• A good, happy or encouraging feeling

• A close friendship between groups or countries

• Very frustrated or irritated with something or someone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

They formed a strong bond during their time together.

 

What does the word 'bond' mean?

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• To happen again and again

• A close friendship between groups or countries

• To ask questions to gain information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She sighed in exasperation as the computer crashed for the fourth time that day.

 

What does the word 'exasperated' mean?

• To happen again and again

• Feeling or appearing sad and serious

• Point Guard: The player who leads the team's offense

• Very frustrated or irritated with something or someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The real estate agent will appraise the value of the house before listing it for sale.

 

What does the word 'appraise' mean?

• A written record of events in order

• To determine the value or worth of something

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• To ask questions to gain information

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I will inquire about the availability of the product.

 

What does the word 'inquire' mean?

• To keep or stop something from happening

• To ask questions to gain information

• To happen again and again

• A small animal with short legs and a long body that lives underground

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

She decided to chronicle her travels in a journal.

 

What does the word 'chronicle' mean?

• Getting ready for something in advance

• A written record of events in order

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• Feeling or appearing sad and serious

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious conversation.

 

What does the word 'suppress' mean?

• Point Guard: The player who leads the team's offense

• To ask questions to gain information

• To keep or stop something from happening

• Very frustrated or irritated with something or someone

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The two countries formed a strong alliance to combat the common enemy.

 

What does the word 'alliance' mean?

• A strong framework used to support something

• To happen again and again

• A good, happy or encouraging feeling

• A close friendship between groups or countries

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C