Vocabulary • Ch 24 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

She could faintly hear the distant sound of music.

 

What does the word 'faintly' mean?

• Very lightly or weakly

• Feeling extremely happy or joyful

• The light bouncing off a shiny surface

• Not allowed to go in or through

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The suspect vehemently denied all accusations against him.

 

What does the word 'accusations' mean?

• To find out someone's private information

• Not bright or giving off much light

• Saying someone did something wrong without proof

• To make something safe from harm

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She took advantage of the opportunity to showcase her skills.

 

What does the word 'advantage' mean?

• When something is ripped or split

• The light bouncing off a shiny surface

• Something that helps you do better

• To lift or throw something forcefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I have complete trust in his abilities.

 

What does the word 'trust' mean?

• Believing in someone or something completely

• The light bouncing off a shiny surface

• Making a light, high-pitched sound

• Not bright or giving off much light

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The room was dimly lit, creating a cozy and peaceful atmosphere.

 

What does the word 'dim' mean?

• Not bright or giving off much light

• To fall and roll over quickly

• When something is ripped or split

• To go missing without explanation or trace

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The criminal was sentenced to death by hanging on the gallows.

 

What does the word 'gallows' mean?

• To make something safe from harm

• A structure where people are hanged

• Holding someone tight in your arms

• Very lightly or weakly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The heavy rain and dark clouds contributed to the sense of gloom in the city.

 

What does the word 'gloom' mean?

• Feeling of sadness or darkness

• Saying someone did something wrong without proof

• Something that helps you do better

• To fall and roll over quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gazed into the mirror, lost in deep reflections.

 

What does the word 'reflections' mean?

• A structure where people are hanged

• Making a light, high-pitched sound

• Feeling of sadness or darkness

• The light bouncing off a shiny surface

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She was barred from entering the club due to her misbehavior.

 

What does the word 'barred' mean?

• Something that helps you do better

• Believing in someone or something completely

• Not allowed to go in or through

• To go missing without explanation or trace

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She noticed him prying into her personal diary.

 

What does the word 'prying' mean?

• To find out someone's private information

• The light bouncing off a shiny surface

• Making a light, high-pitched sound

• Something that helps you do better

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4