Vocabulary • Ch 2.11 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

The outbreak of cholera in the area resulted in numerous deaths.

 

What does the word 'cholera' mean?

• Good or favorable

• A deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea

• The math of change and motion

• To cut or separate something completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite facing many obstacles, she was determined to prevail and achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'prevail' mean?

• Good or favorable

• To completely destroy a building or structure

• A deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea

• To be the most dominant or successful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The surgeon had to sever the ligament during the surgery.

 

What does the word 'sever' mean?

• To cut or separate something completely

• A deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea

• To be the most dominant or successful

• To completely destroy a building or structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I find calculus to be a challenging but fascinating subject.

 

What does the word 'calculus' mean?

• To cut or separate something completely

• A deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea

• To be the most dominant or successful

• The math of change and motion

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She always maintains a positive attitude, no matter the circumstances.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• To completely destroy a building or structure

• The math of change and motion

• To be the most dominant or successful

• Good or favorable

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4