Vocabulary • Ch 5 - The Giver • Context Clues

The family gathered together to perform their sacred ritual.

 

What does the word 'ritual' mean?

• To be scolded or punished for misbehavior

• A special ceremony with specific steps

• The amount of medicine you should take

• Something done to make someone feel better

She carefully collected the broken fragments of the vase.

 

What does the word 'fragments' mean?

• In a very clear and detailed way

• Incomplete parts of sentences or writings

• To make a deep unhappy sound

• Feelings or emotions that you have

The disquieting noise from the abandoned house made me feel uneasy.

 

What does the word 'disquieting' mean?

• A strong feeling of wanting or desiring

• A special ceremony with specific steps

• Causing feelings of worry or unease

• In a very clear and detailed way

The teacher chastised the student for not completing their homework.

 

What does the word 'chastised' mean?

• Something done to make someone feel better

• Something done to make someone feel better

• Feeling bad because you did something wrong

• To be scolded or punished for misbehavior

The driver was issued a fine for his traffic infraction.

 

What does the word 'infraction' mean?

• Causing feelings of worry or unease

• To be scolded or punished for misbehavior

• Something done to make someone feel better

• Not following a rule or law

The baby made gurgling sounds while playing in the bath.

 

What does the word 'gurgling' mean?

• The sound water makes when flowing

• Causing feelings of worry or unease

• Feelings or emotions that you have

• To share a secret or personal information

The sunset painted the sky vividly with shades of pink and orange.

 

What does the word 'vividly' mean?

• Something done to make someone feel better

• Pushing on bike pedals to move forward

• The amount of medicine you should take

• In a very clear and detailed way

The abandoned house had an eerie silence that sent chills down my spine.

 

What does the word 'eerie' mean?

• The amount of medicine you should take

• Scary or spooky in a strange way

• The sound water makes when flowing

• Causing feelings of worry or unease

She felt a deep yearning for adventure and new experiences.

 

What does the word 'yearning' mean?

• Incomplete parts of sentences or writings

• The amount of medicine you should take

• A strong feeling of wanting or desiring

• Not following a rule or law

She shows her affections by showering her loved ones with hugs and kisses.

 

What does the word 'affections' mean?

• Scary or spooky in a strange way

• The amount of medicine you should take

• Feelings or emotions that you have

• Pushing on bike pedals to move forward