Vocabulary • Ch 20 - The Giver • Context Clues

She sobbed uncontrollably after receiving the devastating news.

 

What does the word 'sobbed' mean?

• Cried intensely with loud, heavy sounds

• Being impolite or disrespectful to others

• Not wanting to do something

• To think deeply about something

Please notify me if there are any updates regarding the event.

 

What does the word 'notify' mean?

• Keeping things private and not telling anyone

• Capable of being achieved or obtained

• Making someone feel calm and relaxed

• To let someone know about something

She dwelled in the quaint cottage on the edge of the forest.

 

What does the word 'dwelled' mean?

• Using words to say the opposite

• Being impolite or disrespectful to others

• To go away or become unseen suddenl

• To live or stay in a place

The soft music played in the background was soothing, alleviating all of my stress.

 

What does the word 'soothing' mean?

• To live or stay in a place

• Keeping things private and not telling anyone

• A goal that has been achieved

• Making someone feel calm and relaxed

The teacher chastised the students for not completing their assignments.

 

What does the word 'chastise' mean?

• Being impolite or disrespectful to others

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• To let someone know about something

• Easily annoyed or impatient