Vocabulary • Ch 1 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

It took some time for her to accustom herself to the new routine.

 

What does the word 'accustom' mean?

• To make someone not want to do something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To get used to something

• A limited amount of food or supplies

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite facing many setbacks, she continued to persist in her pursuit of her dreams.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• A line of people waiting for something

• To keep trying even when it's hard

• Aware of what is happening around you

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

We had to wait in a long queue to enter the concert.

 

What does the word 'queue' mean?

• A line of people waiting for something

• Clever and smart in making decisions

• To get used to something

• To help others resolve conflicts peacefully

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She decided to compose a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

• To help others resolve conflicts peacefully

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• The result or outcome of an action

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The consequence of his actions led to severe consequences for his career.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• The result or outcome of an action

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• To keep trying even when it's hard

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

During the war, everyone had to ration their food and supplies.

 

What does the word 'ration' mean?

• Aware of what is happening around you

• A limited amount of food or supplies

• To make someone not want to do something

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields to support his family.

 

What does the word 'peasant' mean?

• To help others resolve conflicts peacefully

• Clever and smart in making decisions

• A farmer who lives in the countryside

• To feel confused or puzzled

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a conscious effort to eat healthier.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To confuse or mix up something

• To be clever and sly

• Aware of what is happening around you

• A line of people waiting for something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The warning signs were intended to deter trespassers.

 

What does the word 'deter' mean?

• To make someone feel excited or worried

• To make someone not want to do something

• Clever and smart in making decisions

• To keep trying even when it's hard

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The protesters sought to agitate the government by organizing a massive rally.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• To make someone feel excited or worried

• To keep trying even when it's hard

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To make someone not want to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4