Context Clues Quiz

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.

What does the word monotonous mean?

• a. inspiring

• b. disgusting

• c. boring

• d. confusing

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

Marcia was in a difficult predicament. She had accidentally agreed to go to the dance with two different boys!

What does the word predicament mean?

• a. situation

• b. decision

• c. TV show

• d. game

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

Jess felt remorse every time he thought about that day. He wished he had stood up to that bully instead of running away.

What does the word remorse mean?

• a. regret

• b. confused

• c. happy

• d. angry

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not.

What does the word controversy mean?

• a. surprise

• b. disagreement

• c. arrangement

• d. celebration

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is prominent writer in the field of children's literature.

What does the word prominent mean?

• a. knowledgeable

• b. lucky

• c. well-known

• d. shy

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word apprehensive mean?

• a. worried

• b. angry

• c. excited

• d. calm

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.

What does the word treacherous mean?

• a. dangerous

• b. wet

• c. dirty

• d. safe

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.

What does the word eligible mean?

• a. challenging

• b. rejected

• c. observed

• d. ignored

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.

What does the word jovial mean?

• a. crazy

• b. happy

• c. irritable

• d. sad

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a

We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.

What does the word depleting mean?

• a. using up

• b. adding to

• c. creating

• d. changing

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.a