Vocabulary • Ch 2 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was that he lost his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• The result of an action or event

• A person who doesn't believe in God

• Making a firm and final choice

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to take a new approach to solving the problem.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• To come closer or get near something

• To live or stay in a place

• To remove or separate from something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to inquire about the availability of tickets.

 

What does the word 'inquire' mean?

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• Secret or sneaky

• To ask questions to find out information

• A person who doesn't believe in God

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The shrewd businessman made a strategic investment that turned out to be highly profitable.

 

What does the word 'shrewd' mean?

• Very smart and clever in making decisions

• The result of an action or event

• Scary or evil in a hidden way

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Attendees from various industries gather at the annual convention to showcase their latest innovations and network with like-minded professionals.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• An agreed upon way to do something

• To ask questions to find out information

• Related to home, family, or country

• To remove or separate from something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C