Vocabulary • Ch 24 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The sound of music could be faintly heard in the distance.

 

What does the word 'faintly' mean?

• To shake because of cold or fear

• Reflect: To bounce light or sound off a surface

• Making sure something is safe and protected

• In a very light or weak way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company denied all accusations of wrongdoing.

 

What does the word 'accusations' mean?

• A feeling of sadness or darkness

• To say someone did something wrong

• A light, high-pitched sound like a bell

• To fall or roll in a uncontrolled way

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She took advantage of the opportunity to showcase her skills.

 

What does the word 'advantage' mean?

• Having a better chance or benefit

• Trying to find out someone's secrets

• To lift or throw something heavy

• A light, high-pitched sound like a bell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I place my trust in him completely.

 

What does the word 'trust' mean?

• Believing someone is honest and dependable

• A structure used for hanging people

• Having a better chance or benefit

• Trying to find out someone's secrets

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dim light of the candle flickered in the room.

 

What does the word 'dim' mean?

• Believing someone is honest and dependable

• Not very bright or not very clear

• To rip or damage something badly

• A structure used for hanging people

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4