Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "enormous" mean in the sentence? "The enormous pumpkin was as big as a car."

• A) Very small

• B) Very colorful

• C) Very happy

• D) Very large

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is another word for "cheerful" in the sentence? "She had a cheerful smile on her face."

• A) Sad

• B) Happy

• C) Tired

• D) Funny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the opposite of "soft" in the sentence? "The cat's fur was soft, unlike the prickly cactus."

• A) Hard

• B) Smooth

• C) Warm

• D) Wet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "instruments" mean in the sentence? "They played many instruments, such as the guitar, flute, and drums."

• A) Toys

• B) Animals

• C) Musical tools

• D) Vegetables

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What can you guess about the word "giggle" in the sentence? "After the funny joke, everyone began to giggle."

• A) They were feeling angry.

• B) They were feeling sad.

• C) They were laughing quietly.

• D) They were playing a game.

If there's a picture of a beaming sun next to the word "radiant," what does "radiant" most likely mean?

• A) The sun is covered by clouds.

• B) The sun is setting.

• C) The sun is shining brightly.

• D) The sun is gone.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word "gigantic" mean in the sentence? "The elephant was so gigantic that it could hardly fit through the gate."

• Small

• Huge

• Fast

• Funny

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is another word for "excited" in the sentence? "She was very excited about the upcoming party."

• Tired

• Happy

• Angry

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "tall" mean in the sentence? "The short boy stood next to his tall friend."

• A) Not very tall
  

• B) Average height
  

• C) Very small
  

• D) Very tall
  

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "instruments" mean in the sentence? "They played many instruments, such as the guitar, flute, and drums."

• Toys

• Animals

• Musical tools

• Vegetables

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C