Vocabulary • Ch 19 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

She did not want to assume the worst without any evidence.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• To believe something is true without knowing

• A person's face or facial expression

• Not giving up

• To participate or be involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could infer from his tone that he was unhappy with the situation.

 

What does the word 'infer' mean?

• Various or different kinds of things

• To encourage or start something

• To say something happened without proof

• To figure out something without being told

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was happy to oblige when asked for help.

 

What does the word 'oblige' mean?

• To figure out something without being told

• To do something because someone asked

• To participate or be involved in something

• A statement given under oath in court

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The witness was called to testify in court.

 

What does the word 'testify' mean?

• Various or different kinds of things

• Being morally good and upright

• Tricking or lying to someone on purpose

• To say what you know is true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The witness provided compelling testimony during the trial.

 

What does the word 'testimony' mean?

• A statement given under oath in court

• To believe something is true without knowing

• Tricking or lying to someone on purpose

• To show or point out something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She used hand gestures to convey her message to the deaf students.

 

What does the word 'convey' mean?

• Various or different kinds of things

• To communicate or express something to someone

• A time when someone is king

• A person's face or facial expression

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The students actively engage in the classroom discussions.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To participate or be involved in something

• A person's face or facial expression

• A wild and chaotic noise and confusion

• To say what you know is true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The witness would allege that he saw the suspect leaving the scene of the crime.

 

What does the word 'allege' mean?

• Being morally good and upright

• To say something happened without proof

• A statement given under oath in court

• To believe something is true without knowing

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She managed to keep a calm countenance even though she was devastated inside.

 

What does the word 'countenance' mean?

• To say something happened without proof

• Not being able to move or feel

• To do something because someone asked

• A person's face or facial expression

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She wanted to instigate a peaceful protest to bring attention to the issue.

 

What does the word 'instigate' mean?

• Various or different kinds of things

• To encourage or start something

• To send money or payment somewhere

• To participate or be involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4