Vocabulary • Ch 6 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The police seized the stolen goods during the raid.

 

What does the word 'seized' mean?

• To take something quickly and forcefully

• Asking for something in a strong way

• Understanding or grasping something that is read

• A feeling of extreme disappointment or sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was straddling the fence and could not decide which path to take.

 

What does the word 'straddling' mean?

• To make someone or something relaxed

• To take something quickly and forcefully

• To stumble or hesitate while speaking

• To have one leg on each side

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The ball is bouncing high in the air.

 

What does the word 'bouncing' mean?

• To move up and down quickly

• Mythical creatures like small, helpful fairies

• A path that twists and turns

• To have one leg on each side

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The child was kidnapped from her school.

 

What does the word 'kidnapped' mean?

• To take something quickly and forcefully

• A group of performers or actors

• Taken away by force or secretly

• To have one leg on each side

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The troupe of actors performed a captivating play last night.

 

What does the word 'troupe' mean?

• Feeling uncomfortable or worried about something

• Mythical creatures like small, helpful fairies

• A group of performers or actors

• Word: Burly Meaning: A big and strong person with muscles

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The burly lumberjack effortlessly lifted the heavy log onto his shoulder.

 

What does the word 'burly' mean?

• Word: Burly Meaning: A big and strong person with muscles

• The direction a clock's hands move

• To have one leg on each side

• Mythical creatures like small, helpful fairies

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He twirled his moustaches as he smirked.

 

What does the word 'moustaches' mean?

• Hair above the upper lip on a person's face

• Understanding or grasping something that is read

• A path that twists and turns

• A feeling of extreme disappointment or sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was pleading for forgiveness.

 

What does the word 'pleading' mean?

• A group of performers or actors

• Asking for something in a strong way

• A thin strip used for decoration or tying

• A light, clear ringing sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The community expressed their outrage over the unjust decision.

 

What does the word 'outrage' mean?

• A path that twists and turns

• To take something quickly and forcefully

• Strong feeling of anger or shock

• A light, clear ringing sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The unexpected announcement filled her with great dismay.

 

What does the word 'dismay' mean?

• Word: Burly Meaning: A big and strong person with muscles

• Asking for something in a strong way

• Mythical creatures like small, helpful fairies

• A feeling of extreme disappointment or sadness

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C