Freedom Train Vocabulary: Context Clues

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'vigorously'. "Harriet shook her head vigorously, refusing to believe that freedom was beyond her reach."

• Gently

• Weakly

• Forcefully

• Calmly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'reproached'. When Harriet expressed her desire for freedom, some reproached her, warning of the dangers that lay ahead.

• praised

• criticized

• ignored

• supported

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'despairingly'. "She looked despairingly at the vast expanse before her, wondering how she would ever reach the North."

• Hopefully

• Joyfully

• Hopelessly

• Calmly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'meekly'. "Harriet meekly stepped aside as the plantation owner strode past, hiding the fire in her heart."

• boldly

• timidly

• angrily

• happily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'abolished'. "Harriet dreamed of a future where slavery was abolished, and all people could live freely."

• ended

• continued

• increased

• ignored

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using the sentence, determine the meaning of the word 'defiantly'. "She stood defiantly before her oppressors, refusing to betray the whereabouts of her fellow escapees."

• Boldly resisting

• Fearfully

• Hesitantly

• Calmly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'prosperous' mean in the sentence: "Harriet had heard stories of prosperous free Black communities in the North, where families lived without the constant fear of being sold."?

• Wealthy and successful

• Poor and struggling

• Unknown and mysterious

• Dangerous and risky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'privilege' mean in the sentence: 'She knew that freedom was a privilege many took for granted, but for her people, it was a dream worth risking everything for.'

• A special right or advantage

• A common occurrence

• A type of freedom

• A risky dream

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word 'uproariously' mean in the sentence: 'Around the campfire, the fugitives laughed uproariously, momentarily forgetting the danger that surrounded them.'?

• Quietly

• Loudly and energetically

• Sadly

• Calmly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What do you think the word 'extravagance' means in the sentence: 'Harriet had no need for extravagance; her only desire was for a warm meal and a safe place to rest before continuing the journey.'

• Luxury or lavishness

• Basic necessity

• A type of food

• A place to rest

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C