Vocabulary • Ch 3.3 (21) - 1984 • Context Clues

The argument was trivial and did not require further discussion.

 

What does the word 'trivial' mean?

• Not important or significant

• A mistake or error in thinking

• The belief that only you exist

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The remnant of the cake was saved for later.

 

What does the word 'remnant' mean?

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Not important or significant

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A small part left over

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The argument about the color of the curtains was completely irrelevant to the main topic of the discussion.

 

What does the word 'irrelevant' mean?

• The belief that only you exist

• Not important or related to the topic

• A violent uprising against the government

• Someone who seeks pleasure and enjoyment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

She assertively stated her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• To confidently state or declare something

• To have babies or make offspring

• Not important or related to the topic

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

The team members collaborated closely to complete the project.

 

What does the word 'collaborate' mean?

• To work together on a project or task

• Deserving strong dislike or disapproval

• A violent uprising against the government

• The study of things beyond what we see

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat at the bus stop, looking forlorn as she stared into the distance.

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• To confidently state or declare something

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A violent uprising against the government

• Feeling sad and abandoned

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Despite his many attempts, he remained inarticulate, unable to express his thoughts clearly.

 

What does the word 'inarticulate' mean?

• To have babies or make offspring

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• To go off topic while talking or writing

• To confidently state or declare something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

The protesters engaged in a violent insurrection against the government.

 

What does the word 'insurrection' mean?

• Not important or related to the topic

• A small part left over

• To work together on a project or task

• A violent uprising against the government

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She had to relinquish control of the company to her partner.

 

What does the word 'relinquish' mean?

• To give up or let go

• Not important or significant

• Feeling sad and abandoned

• To work together on a project or task

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Many dream of a perfect utopia where peace and harmony reign.

 

What does the word 'utopia' mean?

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• The study of things beyond what we see

• The study of the brain and nerves

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C