The Giver Context Clues 11

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean in the context of the story?

• anxious or fearful

• relaxed or carefree

• excited or joyful

• confused or uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence 'Jonas felt a sense of foreboding as he approached the mysterious building', what does 'foreboding' mean?

• a feeling that something bad is going to happen

• a state of confusion and uncertainty

• a feeling of excitement and joy

• a sense of calm and peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word 'perceive' in the sentence 'The community members perceive the world in a different way'?

• understand

• ignore

• interpret

• disregard

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'anguish' imply in the sentence 'The memories of anguish flooded Jonas' mind'?

• physical strength and vitality

• a feeling of joy and contentment

• a sense of peace and tranquility

• extreme emotional pain or distress

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence 'The elders were adamant about their decision', what does 'adamant' mean?

• Open to changing one's mind

• Uncertain about the decision

• Supportive of others' opinions

• Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'palpable' in the sentence 'The tension in the room was palpable'?

• smelly and unpleasant

• invisible and intangible

• able to be touched or felt

• loud and disruptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the context, what does 'obsolete' mean in the sentence 'The old traditions had become obsolete'?

• temporary or short-lived

• no longer in use or outdated

• brand new or modern

• still in use and relevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'furtive' in the sentence 'Jonas noticed a furtive glance exchanged between the two friends'?

• open

• obvious

• sneaky

• secretive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence 'The community was devoid of color', what does 'devoid' mean?

• vibrant and colorful

• partially lacking color

• full of color

• completely lacking or without

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'perplexed' in the sentence 'Jonas was perplexed by the new rules'?

• confused

• understandable

• enlightened

• clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4