Vocabulary • Ch 2.38 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

 

What does the word 'testimony' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• A statement or evidence given in court

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The bailiff was responsible for upholding courtroom decorum.

 

What does the word 'bailiff' mean?

• A statement or evidence given in court

• Doing something for free to help others

• The purpose or goal of something

• A person who helps in a courtroom

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The judge's decision displayed a clear bias and prejudice against the defendant.

 

What does the word 'prejudice' mean?

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The jury took their time to deliberate on the verdict.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• To make small movements out of restlessness

• To think and plan carefully about something

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• A person who helps in a courtroom

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to try an alternative route to avoid traffic.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• A statement or evidence given in court

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

We need to set clear and measurable objectives for our project.

 

What does the word 'objective' mean?

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

• To be in charge or lead something

• A statement or evidence given in court

• The purpose or goal of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The judge acted as the final arbiter in the dispute.

 

What does the word 'arbiter' mean?

• A person who judges or settles disputes

• To be in charge or lead an event

• To make small movements out of restlessness

• To think and plan carefully about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The movie's plot was predictable and full of clichés.

 

What does the word 'cliché' mean?

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The crime was clearly premeditated, as evidenced by the detailed plan and prior surveillance.

 

What does the word 'premeditated' mean?

• The purpose or goal of something

• A statement or evidence given in court

• To be in charge or lead something

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She will preside over the meeting and ensure that it runs smoothly.

 

What does the word 'preside' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To think and plan carefully about something

• To be in charge or lead something

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4