Context Clues Quiz

Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'The teacher's lecture was so monotonous that many students fell asleep.' What does the word 'monotonous' mean in this sentence?

• stimulating or thrilling

• engaging or captivating

• boring or dull

• exciting or interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, 'The detective examined the mysterious footprints left at the crime scene,' what does the word 'mysterious' mean?

• obscure and hidden

• clear and obvious

• difficult to understand or explain

• ordinary and mundane

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'drenched' in the sentence: 'After playing in the rain, the children were drenched from head to toe.'?

• slightly damp

• completely soaked or wet

• partially dry

• completely dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, 'The author used vivid descriptions to paint a picture in the reader's mind,' what does the word 'vivid' mean?

• clear, detailed, and lively

• obscure, ambiguous, and monotonous

• blurry, vague, and dull

• faint, indistinct, and lifeless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, 'The politician's speech was persuasive and convincing,' what does the word 'persuasive' mean?

• having the ability to convince or influence others

• having the ability to entertain or amuse others

• having the ability to deceive or mislead others

• having the ability to annoy or irritate others

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'isolated' in the sentence: 'Living in a remote village, the family felt isolated from the rest of the world.'?

• lonely

• separated or cut off from others or the outside world

• connected

• crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, 'The scientist's discovery was groundbreaking,' what does the word 'groundbreaking' mean?

• ordinary or common

• unimportant or trivial

• innovative or pioneering

• expected or predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence, 'The artist's painting was abstract and thought-provoking,' what does the word 'abstract' mean?

• realistic and detailed

• ordinary and simple

• not based on a particular model or standard

• clear and easy to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, 'The chef's dish was exquisite and delicious,' what does the word 'exquisite' mean?

• extremely beautiful and delicate

• unpleasant and distasteful

• common and ordinary

• ugly and unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, 'The movie's plot was intricate and complex,' what does the word 'intricate' mean?

• simple and straightforward

• complicated and detailed

• uninteresting and dull

• clear and easy to follow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D