Context Clue Quiz

When Jane heard the __________ scream in the haunted house, she quickly ran out in fear.

• ample

• ethical

• aghast

• plausible

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The teacher's __________ lecture on honesty and integrity left a lasting impact on the students.

• intrigue

• facetious

• disdain

• ethical

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The __________ teenager wasted all of his money on unnecessary luxury items.

• prodigal

• jurisdiction

• epitaph

• volatile

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The __________ officer patrolled the streets with authority and control over the area.

• jurisdiction

• inaudible

• assert

• cower

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The author decided to write a __________ to continue the story from the popular novel.

• sequel

• ample

• appparition

• proximity

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

After witnessing the horrific car accident, the witnesses were __________ and speechless.

• inaudible

• volatile

• ample

• cower

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The suspect's __________ behavior during the interrogation raised suspicions about his innocence.

• facetious

• prodigal

• aghast

• ethical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The detective's job is to unravel the __________ plots and mysteries in the crime world.

• intrigue

• disdain

• plausible

• jurisdiction

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The chef had an __________ supply of ingredients to create a wide variety of dishes.

• ample

• proximity

• volatile

• sequence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The teacher's __________ teaching style made the students feel engaged and motivated to learn.

• assert

• disdain

• prodigal

• ethical

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4