Vocabulary • Ch 20 - The Giver • Context Clues

She sobbed uncontrollably when she heard the tragic news.

 

What does the word 'sobbed' mean?

• To put in harm's way

• Feeling easily annoyed or grumpy

• Making you feel calm and relaxed

• Cried with loud, audible sounds of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

She immediately notified her boss about the change in plans.

 

What does the word 'notify' mean?

• To let someone know about something

• Being impolite or disrespectful to others

• Being alone without anyone around

• Lived in a place for some time

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.3C

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

They dwelled in the peaceful countryside for many years.

 

What does the word 'dwelled' mean?

• To think deeply and carefully about something

• Lived in a place for some time

• Able to reach or achieve something

• Making you feel calm and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

The sound of the waves crashing against the shore is incredibly soothing.

 

What does the word 'soothing' mean?

• To let someone know about something

• Being alone without anyone around

• Something completed successfully or achieved

• Making you feel calm and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The teacher decided to chastise the student for not completing the assignment on time.

 

What does the word 'chastise' mean?

• Being alone without anyone around

• To scold or punish someone for misbehavior

• To think deeply and carefully about something

• Making you feel calm and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

The goal of becoming a doctor is attainable with hard work and dedication.

 

What does the word 'attainable' mean?

• Being impolite or disrespectful to others

• Able to reach or achieve something

• Cried with loud, audible sounds of sadness

• Saying the opposite of what you mean

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She became irritable when her phone kept ringing during the movie.

 

What does the word 'irritable' mean?

• To go away and not be seen

• Able to reach or achieve something

• Being alone without anyone around

• Feeling easily annoyed or grumpy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

She was reluctant to share her opinion at the meeting.

 

What does the word 'reluctant' mean?

• Saying the opposite of what you mean

• To let someone know about something

• Not willing or eager to do something

• To scold or punish someone for misbehavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could envision a future full of possibilities.

 

What does the word 'envision' mean?

• Cried with loud, audible sounds of sadness

• Saying the opposite of what you mean

• Not willing or eager to do something

• To picture something in your mind

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She replied with a sarcastic remark after his failed attempt at humor.

 

What does the word 'sarcastic' mean?

• Being alone without anyone around

• Saying the opposite of what you mean

• To scold or punish someone for misbehavior

• Keeping things hidden or private

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4