Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - 1984 • Context Clues

The theologian was accused of spreading heresy.

 

What does the word 'heresy' mean?

• To change or be different

• To actively participate or be involved

• Belief that goes against established religion

• Secret and mysterious plans or activities

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She follows the orthodox teachings of her religion.

 

What does the word 'orthodox' mean?

• To carefully think before doing something

• Being aware of things around you

• Following traditional or established beliefs or practices

• To actively participate or be involved

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was conscious of the time ticking away as she scrambled to finish her presentation.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• Being aware of things around you

• Very accurate or exact

• In addition

• To speak or instruct strongly with authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The book was bound in a beautiful leather cover.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Being aware of things around you

• A state of confusion and restlessness

• Always happening or true

• To move or jump with a spring

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She decided to engage in a deep conversation with her friend.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• A place where people live

• To move or jump with a spring

• Following traditional or established beliefs or practices

• To actively participate or be involved

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She believed the film would be a disaster, but on the contrary, it became a huge success.

 

What does the word 'on the contrary' mean?

• The opposite of what you think

• To move or jump with a spring

• Very accurate or exact

• To speak or instruct strongly with authority

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

They decided to deliberate on the matter before reaching a conclusion.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• Belief that goes against established religion

• The opposite of what you think

• Very thin or almost transparent

• To carefully think before doing something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She struggled to maintain her focus amidst the distractions around her.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• Paying attention and giving something your full concentration

• To actively participate or be involved

• To speak or instruct strongly with authority

• Always happening or true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She provided precise instructions for the project.

 

What does the word 'precise' mean?

• To actively participate or be involved

• Secret and mysterious plans or activities

• Very accurate or exact

• To change or be different

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She spent hours cleaning and organizing her new dwelling.

 

What does the word 'dwelling' mean?

• Paying attention and giving something your full concentration

• Always happening or true

• The opposite of what you think

• A place where people live

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4