Vocabulary Unit 4

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'passage' in the context of travel?

Back

A passage refers to a journey or route taken, especially by boat or ship, from one place to another.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Define 'restless' as used in a context of sleep.

Back

Restless describes a state of being unable to relax or stay still, often leading to difficulty in sleeping.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does it mean to 'capture' someone in a law enforcement context?

Back

To capture means to catch or seize someone, especially in relation to apprehending a suspect or criminal.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

How would you describe a 'coward'?

Back

A coward is a person who lacks the courage to face danger, difficulty, or pain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'exclaim'?

Back

To exclaim means to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What is the significance of vocabulary in understanding application-based questions?

Back

Vocabulary is crucial as it helps students comprehend the questions and context, allowing for accurate interpretation and response.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues are hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What role does word choice play in effective communication?

Back

Word choice affects clarity, tone, and the overall impact of the message being conveyed.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Explain the term 'synonym' and provide an example.

Back

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is an antonym? Give an example.

Back

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, 'hot' is an antonym of 'cold'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A