Words to Know

the words directly before or after the word you are trying to define

• main idea

• fluency

• context clues

• paraphrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

make known

• convey

• inference

• main idea

• theme

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

join together to make a single thing or group; merge

• concise

• elaborate

• extraneous

• combine

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

unnecessary, more than needed

• redundant

• precise

• elaborate

• logical order

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word "Limit" refer to?

• An endless possibility

• A type of dance

• A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass

• A kind of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

something that stands for or represents something else

• symbol

• setting

• imagery

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word DISPOSE mean?

• To reuse over and over

• To recycle

• To use something briefly and throw it away

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word CONTAMINATE mean?

• To use harmful materials that damage or contaminate the air, soil or water

• To help prevent the damage of the air, water or soil

• To recycle, reuse or repurpose materials

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The word 'Eloquent' means:

• A) Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

• B) Lacking clarity

• C) Difficult to understand

• D) Unrelated to speech

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'Ambiguous'?

• A) Clear and precise

• B) Open to more than one interpretation

• C) Direct and straightforward

• D) Easily understood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F