Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

She trembled with fear as the lightning flashed across the dark sky.

 

What does the word 'trembled' mean?

• Quick and light movements of something

• To shake or quiver with fear

• Grouped together tightly or in clusters

• A small flowing river of water

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She bravely faced her fears and jumped out of the plane.

 

What does the word 'bravely' mean?

• Bubbles forming on liquid like soap

• Showing courage and facing fears boldly

• To move or make sounds silently

• To feel very strong sadness or pain

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She reached the finish line, breathless and exhilarated.

 

What does the word 'breathless' mean?

• To move or make sounds silently

• Unable to catch one's breath easily

• Grouped together tightly or in clusters

• To sing joyfully and loudly as a group

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She entered the room noiselessly, careful not to wake anyone.

 

What does the word 'noiselessly' mean?

• Loose or baggy clothing for comfort

• To shake or quiver with fear

• To move or make sounds silently

• Unable to catch one's breath easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The mice could be heard skittering across the floor.

 

What does the word 'skittering' mean?

• Quick and light movements of something

• To make a loud noise

• Thorny bushes or tangled shrubs

• To sing joyfully and loudly as a group

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4