Vocabulary • Ch 3.16 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

The study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them.

 

What does the word 'physics' mean?

• A state of total confusion and disorder

• A part that makes up something

• Not giving proper care or attention

• The study of how things work

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The hikers began to descend down the steep mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• To completely soak or fill with something

• Beautiful lights in the sky at night

• To go down or come lower

• A fancy French castle or mansion

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The goal of the program is to rehabilitate individuals and help them reintegrate into society.

 

What does the word 'rehabilitate' mean?

• A way to make money and survive

• A heavy rain that happens every year

• Never giving up, determined, unstoppable

• To help someone improve and change

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a New Year's resolution to exercise every day.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• A decision to do something or change something

• A fancy French castle or mansion

• A part that makes up something

• A state of total confusion and disorder

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The politician addressed his constituents during the town hall meeting.

 

What does the word 'constituent' mean?

• To completely soak or fill with something

• A part that makes up something

• A large amount of something flowing rapidly

• To help someone improve and change

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake.

 

What does the word 'tsunami' mean?

• Never giving up, determined, unstoppable

• To become twisted or caught together

• A made-up reason or excuse for something

• Gigantic wave caused by earthquake under water

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The ravenous lion would devour its prey within seconds.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• Never giving up, determined, unstoppable

• Having the same value or meaning

• To eat something quickly and completely

• The study of how things work

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company was held liable for its negligent handling of customer data.

 

What does the word 'negligent' mean?

• Not giving proper care or attention

• A part that makes up something

• Beautiful lights in the sky at night

• A large amount of something flowing rapidly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She used a flimsy pretext to leave the party early.

 

What does the word 'pretext' mean?

• A way to make money and survive

• Not giving proper care or attention

• A made-up reason or excuse for something

• To go down or come lower

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The athlete trained relentlessly every day to achieve their goals.

 

What does the word 'relentless' mean?

• Never giving up, determined, unstoppable

• To completely soak or fill with something

• A fancy French castle or mansion

• Not giving proper care or attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4