Context Clues #2 quarter 3

What is the definition of the word "advantage"?

• A disadvantage or hindrance

• A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

• A neutral or indifferent state

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "coax" mean?

• To force someone to do something against their will

• To persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

• To ignore or neglect someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "ecosystem"?

• A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

• A single organism living in isolation

• A man-made structure for housing animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "spewing" mean?

• To contain or hold back

• To emit or discharge something forcefully or in large amounts

• To clean or purify

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "behemoths"?

• Small or insignificant creatures

• Large and powerful creatures or things

• Mythical or imaginary beings

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "vital" mean?

• Unimportant or trivial

• Absolutely necessary or essential

• Optional or elective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of "commiserate"?

• To celebrate or rejoice

• To express or feel sympathy or pity

• To compete or challenge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "elite" mean?

• The average or common people

• A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities

• A group that is excluded or marginalized

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of "infinite"?

• Having limits or boundaries

• Endless or limitless

• Finite or measurable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "soften" mean?

• To make something harder or more rigid

• To make something less severe or harsh

• To ignore or overlook

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E