Vocabulary • Ch 11 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

The detectives tried to trace the suspect's movements.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• A safe place to go for protection

• A very light mark left behind

• The result of an action or event

• To think about or consider something again

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective was able to trace the origins of the mysterious phone call.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• To find or discover evidence of something

• To think about or consider something again

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She looked in the mirror to reflect on her day.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• Easily trained or taught

• To think about or consider something again

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is not wise to deceive others as the truth will eventually be revealed.

 

What does the word 'deceive' mean?

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• A very light mark left behind

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Easily trained or taught

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The priest was accused of promoting heresy by the church.

 

What does the word 'heresy' mean?

• Having a limited or closed perspective

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• Determined and not giving up easily

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The family sought refuge in the sanctuary during the storm.

 

What does the word 'refuge' mean?

• Feeling unsure or uncomfortable about something

• To make or create something carefully

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• A safe place to go for protection

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She remained resolute in her decision, despite opposition from others.

 

What does the word 'resolute' mean?

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• Determined and not giving up easily

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She lived a pious life, attending church every Sunday and volunteering at the local homeless shelter.

 

What does the word 'pious' mean?

• To make or create something carefully

• The result of an action or event

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could discern the faint outline of a figure in the distance.

 

What does the word 'discern' mean?

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Determined and not giving up easily

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had no qualms about speaking her mind.

 

What does the word 'qualms' mean?

• To make or create something carefully

• A safe place to go for protection

• Feeling unsure or uncomfortable about something

• Skillful or clever at doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4