Vocabulary • Ch 17 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

They are celebrating their anniversary with a big party.

 

What does the word 'celebrating' mean?

• To confidently state something as true

• To look for a long time

• To have fun and rejoice together

• To speak out against or oppose something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

She carefully selected the fabric pieces and sewed them together to create a beautiful quilt.

 

What does the word 'quilt' mean?

• To move quickly and lightly like a butterfly

• To move back and forth gently

• Extremely hot or burning something badly

• A warm blanket made from pieces of fabric

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The garden was filled with the fragrant scent of blooming flowers.

 

What does the word 'fragrant' mean?

• To confidently state something as true

• To have fun and rejoice together

• To move back and forth gently

• Smelling really good and pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

He used a cane to help him walk.

 

What does the word 'cane' mean?

• To have fun and rejoice together

• To cry because something makes you sad

• A long stick used for support or walking

• To partly close your eyes, looking closely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

She used the bait to lure in the big fish.

 

What does the word 'bait' mean?

• To move quickly and lightly like a butterfly

• To partly close your eyes, looking closely

• To confidently state or declare something

• Something used to attract and catch animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.

 

What does the word 'fluttered' mean?

• Having sharp points or prickly edges

• To move quickly and lightly like a butterfly

• To confidently state or declare something

• To do something without paying attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a peculiar way of speaking that always caught people's attention.

 

What does the word 'peculiar' mean?

• To look for a long time

• Smelling really good and pleasant

• To cry because something makes you sad

• Strange or unusual in a special way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The decision to change the policy was easily swayed by public opinion.

 

What does the word 'swayed' mean?

• To confidently state something as true

• To speak out against or oppose something

• To look for a long time

• To move back and forth gently

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't help but gaze at the beautiful sunset.

 

What does the word 'gaze' mean?

• Strange or unusual in a special way

• To look for a long time

• A long stick used for support or walking

• Smelling really good and pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

The foundation of the building is solid and secure.

 

What does the word 'solid' mean?

• To have fun and rejoice together

• Firm and not easily broken or changed

• Having sharp points or prickly edges

• To partly close your eyes, looking closely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4