Vocabulary • Ch 6 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

She watched the magician's tricks with wide-eyed bewilderment.

 

What does the word 'bewilder' mean?

• To confuse or make someone uncertain

• To quit or give up a job

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To scold or criticize someone for bad behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She submitted her resignation letter to her boss.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• Completely shocked or amazed

• To deeply honor or respect someone

• To quit or give up a job

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The unexpected turn of events confounded everyone at the meeting.

 

What does the word 'confound' mean?

• Completely shocked or amazed

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To quit or give up a job

• To confuse or make someone uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dark clouds and distant thunder gave an ominous feeling to the air.

 

What does the word 'ominous' mean?

• Something that makes you feel scared

• To scold or criticize someone for bad behavior

• To quit or give up a job

• Completely shocked or amazed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The boss gave an employee a reprimand for constantly being late.

 

What does the word 'reprimand' mean?

• Something that makes you feel scared

• To scold or criticize someone for bad behavior

• To quit or give up a job

• To confuse or make someone uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4