Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Jonas remembered that frightened was a deep, sickening feeling of something terrible about to happen. What does frightened most likely mean in this sentence?

• Angry

• Excited

• Afraid

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He had seen even the smallest children punished for transgressions. What does transgressions most likely mean in this sentence?

• Good deeds

• Mistakes or rule-breaking

• Awards

• Chores

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The rules say that if there's a third offense, he simply has to be released. What does offense most likely mean in this sentence?

• A crime or wrongdoing

• A celebration

• A reward

• A favor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

He was constantly worrying about the disposition of his friend Asher, who talked too fast and mixed up words. What does disposition most likely mean in this sentence?

• Personality or attitude

• A job

• A test score

• A punishment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Lily considered the idea, and with a murmur of agreement, she turned back to her schoolwork. What does murmur most likely mean in this sentence?

• A loud argument

• A soft or quiet sound

• A happy dance

• A big surprise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

It was one of the rituals, the evening telling of feelings. What does rituals most likely mean in this sentence?

• Special, repeated traditions

• Quick jokes

• Accidents

• Random events

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

He was distraught when he heard Asher's voice trembling. What does distraught most likely mean in this sentence?

• Happy and excited

• Extremely upset and worried

• Calm and peaceful

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Jonas’s father was a nurturer, meaning he took care of newchildren. What does nurturer most likely mean in this sentence?

• Someone who cooks meals

• Someone who takes care of others

• Someone who builds houses

• Someone who plays sports

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The community was very meticulous in following the rules and ensuring everything was done perfectly. What does meticulous most likely mean in this sentence?

• Lazy and careless

• Neat and careful

• Fun and exciting

• Strange and confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Jonas tried to reassure his sister that everything would be fine. What does reassure most likely mean in this sentence?

• To scare someone

• To comfort or encourage

• To ignore someone

• To argue with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4