Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was losing his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• Looking very tired, thin, and exhausted

• A result or outcome of an action

• To live or stay in a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a strong resolve to overcome the challenges she faced.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To look angry or unhappy

• To live or stay in a place

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She directed the film with precision and clarity.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To live or stay in a place

• The spreading of an illness from person to person

• To point or show the way

• A person who lives in a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The smokestacks emit large amounts of pollution into the air.

 

What does the word 'emit' mean?

• To release or give off something

• Unable to move or feel body parts

• To point or show the way

• To bounce back or recover from challenges

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She continued to persist in her efforts despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• As a result

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• To release or give off something

• To bounce back or recover from challenges

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat in her chair, her eyes drooping, feeling completely listless and devoid of energy.

 

What does the word 'listless' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

• Happening without pause or interruption

• Unable to move or feel body parts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She walked past him, completely oblivious to his presence.

 

What does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• As a result

• Not aware or paying attention

• Looking very tired, thin, and exhausted

• Unable to move or feel body parts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain has been continuous throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To point or show the way

• A person who lives in a place

• Happening without pause or interruption

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The occupant of the car suffered minor injuries in the accident.

 

What does the word 'occupant' mean?

• To look angry or unhappy

• A person who lives in a place

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

• To signal with your hand or head

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She refused to relent in her pursuit of the truth.

 

What does the word 'relent' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To signal with your hand or head

• Happening without pause or interruption

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4