Vocabulary • Ch 1.2 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

She had to endure the pain to reach her goal.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• Having difficulty moving

• A group of living things that are similar

• To keep going and not give up

• To make something bigger or worse

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The estuary is a unique ecosystem where fresh water from rivers meets the saltwater from the ocean.

 

What does the word 'estuary' mean?

• In order, one after the other

• A mix of different colors or patterns

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

• The place where rivers meet the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There was a loud commotion coming from the neighboring apartment.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• A mix of different colors or patterns

• A lot of noise and confusion

• To keep going and not give up

• Having difficulty moving

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The old shirt had frayed edges.

 

What does the word 'frayed' mean?

• The longest and strongest bone in your thigh

• To make something bigger or worse

• When the edges of something are worn and fuzzy

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite his injuries, he hobbled through the finish line.

 

What does the word 'hobbled' mean?

• A group of living things that are similar

• A mix of different colors or patterns

• Having difficulty moving

• The place where rivers meet the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4