Analyzing Context Clues

Jessica deferred all of her vacation plans just to work overtime in her new job.

What does the word “deferred” mean?

• Cancelled

• Left out

• Pursued

• Planned

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The victim was in a quandary on whether to forgive the suspect or not.

The word “quandary” means:

• Quarrel

• Probation

• Dilemma

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The whole family was ecstatic when their youngest daughter won the competition.

Based on the context clues in the sentence, the word "ecstatic" means:

• Happy

• Furious

• Chaotic

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The entire classroom loves Mark because of his jovial mood.

The word "jovial" means:

• Charismatic

• Joyful

• Alluring

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mary furrowed her brows as she listens to the discussion of her professor about quantum physics.

The word "furrowed" means:

• Wrinkled

• Clenched

• Moved

• Pushed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The garden flowers look dry so I decided to give them a lopapolop.

In this sentence, the nonsense word “lopapolop” means:

• Fertilizer

• Soil

• Trim

• Water

Exercise is important. We should avoid sedentary activities such as playing games and watching too much TV because it weakens our muscles.

In the following sentences, the word "sedentary" means:

• To spend too much time eating

• To participate in physical activities

• To engage in brain exercises

• To do lazy things

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The sun is smiling at me, what a frabjous day we have today!

The word "frabjous" means:

• Exciting

• Delightful

• Hot

• Warm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Is the word SERENE used correctly in this sentence?

“Our barangay is so serene, you can listen to the shouting neighbors as they argue every morning.”

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The construction workers sweltered under the scorching heat of the sun.

The word "sweltered" means:

• Cried

• Worked hard

• Burned

• Danced with joy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4