A Christmas Carol Vocabulary

Read the sentence: "After the harvest, the farmers had a surplus of corn, so they decided to sell the extra at the market." What does the word "surplus" most likely mean in this sentence?

• A shortage

• An extra amount

• A type of crop

• A tool for farming

Choose the best definition for "solitude" based on this sentence: "She enjoyed the solitude of the mountains, where she could think without interruption."

• A noisy place

• Being alone

• A group of friends

• A dangerous area

In the sentence, "The charitable organization donated food and clothes to those in need," what does "charitable" mean?

• Selfish

• Generous and giving

• Wealthy

• Organized

Based on the context, what does "destitute" mean in the following sentence? "Many destitute families rely on shelters for a place to sleep."

• Wealthy

• Without basic needs

• Happy

• Employed

Read the sentence: "The teacher will summon the students to the office when it is their turn." What does "summon" mean in this context?

• Ignore

• Call for

• Punish

• Teach

Which word best fits the blank in the following sentence? "Despite many failures, she continued her _______ to become a scientist."

• provision

• endeavor

• solitude

• surplus

Analyze the following sentence and infer the meaning of "provision": "The hikers packed enough provision to last them for a week in the wilderness."

• Entertainment

• Supplies

• Maps

• Friends

Given the sentence, "The abundance of flowers in the garden attracted many butterflies," what can you infer about the meaning of "abundance"?

• Scarcity

• Large quantity

• Colorfulness

• Rarity

Read the sentence: "Even though he was destitute, he showed a charitable spirit by sharing his meal with others." What can you infer about the relationship between "destitute" and "charitable" in this context?

• Only wealthy people can be charitable

• Being destitute prevents someone from being charitable

• A person can be generous even if they have little

• Destitute people are always selfish

Based on the context, which word would best complete the sentence? "After the storm, the community came together in an _______ to rebuild the damaged homes."

• abundance

• endeavor

• solitude

• surplus