Context Clues Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'abundant' in the sentence: 'The garden was filled with abundant flowers.'?

• sparse

• scarce

• plentiful

• limited

What does the word 'diligent' mean in the sentence: 'She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.'?

• lazy

• careless

• hardworking

• unmotivated

In the sentence: 'The detective carefully examined the crime scene for any clues.', what does the word 'examined' mean?

• to carefully inspect or investigate something

• to fix or repair something

• to ignore or disregard something

• to quickly glance at something

What is the meaning of the word 'furious' in the sentence: 'He was furious when he found out his bike was stolen.'?

• happy

• calm

• extremely angry or enraged

• content

What does the word 'confident' mean in the sentence: 'She felt confident about her presentation after practicing many times.'?

• having a feeling of indifference or apathy

• having a feeling or belief that one can do something well or succeed at something

• having a feeling of fear or anxiety

• feeling unsure or doubtful

In the sentence: 'The teacher praised the student for her exceptional performance.', what does the word 'praised' mean?

• Express approval or admiration

• Ignored

• Criticized

• Scolded

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid' in the sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to create a beautiful painting.'?

• dull

• bright, intense, or striking

• subtle

• pale

What does the word 'generous' mean in the sentence: 'She is always generous and shares her toys with others.'?

• greedy

• stingy

• willing to share

• selfish

In the sentence: 'The hiker cautiously climbed up the steep mountain.', what does the word 'cautiously' mean?

• to do something lazily and without effort

• to do something quickly and without hesitation

• to do something with care and attention

• to do something recklessly and without thinking

What is the meaning of the word 'exhausted' in the sentence: 'After running a marathon, she felt exhausted and needed to rest.'?

• energetic

• refreshed

• energized

• extremely tired or fatigued