SC Ready Vocab

Things in a text that help a reader figure out the definition of an unknown word.

• Diction/Word Choice

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Context Clues

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A word’s deeper meaning; what a word represents.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Author's Purpose

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'culminate' mean as depicted in the image?

• To start a process

• To reach the highest point or final stage

• To decrease in importance

• To separate into parts

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 term "easily persuaded to believe something" define?

• Gullible

• Perspective

• Trepidation

• Disposition

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The tone of her voice helped to ________ the importance of turning the paper in on time.

• evaluate

• examine

• emphasize

• determine

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Kelly didn't provide an ____________________ response, so the doctor would not allow her to leave therapy.

• rationalize

• adequate

• objective

• contrast

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

a large amount; a lot

• adequate

• substantial

• sufficient

• effective

to a satisfactory or acceptable amount

• synthesize

• sufficient

• transition

• adequate

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which word means "tiresome or monotonous"?

• Decipher

• Pivotal

• Desist

• Tedious

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 'Tedious' most likely describe in the context of the image provided?

• Exciting

• Relaxing

• Boring

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4