Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

The professor asked the students to acknowledge their sources in their research papers.

 

What does the word 'acknowledge' mean?

• To recognize or admit something is true

• To force someone to leave their home

• The reason behind someone's actions

• Not enough of something, like food

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was refreshingly candid about her opinion.

 

What does the word 'candid' mean?

• To delay or put off something

• Showing disrespect and rudeness towards others

• Honest and open, not hiding the truth

• Never-ending, going on and on

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't help but resent her friend for betraying her trust.

 

What does the word 'resent' mean?

• To feel angry or bitter about something

• To say yes or agree with something

• Showing disrespect and rudeness towards others

• Calm or peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The meeting felt interminable, dragging on for hours with no end in sight.

 

What does the word 'interminable' mean?

• Never-ending, going on and on

• To show off or display proudly

• Calm or peaceful

• Not enough of something, like food

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The lake was placid as we rowed across its still waters.

 

What does the word 'placid' mean?

• Calm or peaceful

• The reason behind someone's actions

• Honest and open, not hiding the truth

• To force someone to leave their home

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4