Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

The consequence of her actions was losing her job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result or effect of an action

• A place that is empty and lonely

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• To move closer or start doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He gave me clear and direct instructions on how to get to the nearest gas station.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• To guide or lead in a clear and straightforward way

• To move closer or start doing something

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

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 cautious approach to the situation.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• The result or effect of an action

• Feeling sad and gloomy

• To move closer or start doing something

• Believing that good things will happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a firm resolve to stick to her fitness routine and achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A place that is empty and lonely

• To make up your mind about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The haunting memories of that tragic event continue to torment him every night.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• To move closer or start doing something

• Extreme anger or fury

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about her chances of success.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• Believing that good things will happen

• To move closer or start doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She trained for months to prepare for the marathon.

 

What does the word 'marathon' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• A small part or passage of something

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She missed her flight, but she remained calm nonetheless.

 

What does the word 'nonetheless' mean?

• Still, even with that, in spite of

• A small part or passage of something

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• To move closer or start doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The once thriving town now lay desolate with abandoned buildings and empty streets.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• A place that is empty and lonely

• To move closer or start doing something

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A long race that goes really far

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spoke with earnest conviction as she shared her beliefs.

 

What does the word 'earnest' mean?

• To make up your mind about something

• Extreme anger or fury

• Believing that good things will happen

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4