Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

Her voice had a distinct accent that set her apart from the others.

 

What does the word 'distinct' mean?

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• To go down or move downwards

• Fancy or decorated in a detailed way

• Clearly different or separate from something else

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hikers began their arduous descent down the steep mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• Fancy or decorated in a detailed way

• A group of people who come together to worship

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• To go down or move downwards

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The ballroom was decorated with ornate chandeliers and intricate tapestries.

 

What does the word 'ornate' mean?

• Very big or huge in size

• Fancy or decorated in a detailed way

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• Clearly different or separate from something else

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The congregation gathered in the church for Sunday service.

 

What does the word 'congregation' mean?

• Fancy or decorated in a detailed way

• A group of people who come together to worship

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• Very big or huge in size

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship match.

 

What does the word 'formidable' mean?

• Clearly different or separate from something else

• A group of people who come together to worship

• Very big or huge in size

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4