Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Wonder • Context Clues

The boat sailed through the narrow passage between the cliffs.

 

What does the word 'passage' mean?

• The main message or lesson in a story

• A piece of writing or text

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• To separate or remove something from another

She has a positive attitude, which is an admirable attribute.

 

What does the word 'attribute' mean?

• A rule or standard that is important

• A great example or role model

• A characteristic or quality of something

• A piece of writing or text

The central theme of the novel explores the struggle between good and evil.

 

What does the word 'theme' mean?

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• The main message or lesson in a story

• To think deeply and reflect quietly

• About earthquakes and earth vibrations

The stars began to glimmer in the nighttime sky.

 

What does the word 'glimmer' mean?

• A surprising or exciting new discovery

• A faint, soft light that shines

• Known for being really, really bad

• A great example or role model

She enrolled in a preparatory course to improve her math skills before starting college.

 

What does the word 'preparatory' mean?

• Chamber Music: Music played by a small group

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• To think deeply and reflect quietly

• The main message or lesson in a story