Context Clues Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'gigantic' in the sentence: 'The elephant was gigantic, towering over the other animals'?

• small and unimpressive

• average in size

• tiny and insignificant

• extremely large or huge

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence 'The detective was able to deduce the culprit based on the evidence', what does 'deduce' mean?

• To dance in a lively manner

• To build a structure using bricks

• To cook a meal over a fire

• To infer or conclude based on evidence or reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• Scanty or in small quantities

• Sparse or lacking

• Moderate or average

• Plentiful or in large quantities

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's instructions were explicit and easy to follow', what does 'explicit' mean?

• confusing and hard to understand

• vague and ambiguous

• unintelligible and unclear

• clearly stated or defined

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'diligent' in the sentence: 'The student was diligent in completing all her assignments'?

• Lazy and careless

• Careful and thorough

• Forgetful and absent-minded

• Energetic and active

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence 'The storm caused extensive damage to the houses', what does 'extensive' mean?

• extensive means colorful and vibrant

• extensive means small in amount or degree

• extensive means delicious and tasty

• extensive means large in amount or degree

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'cooperate' in the sentence: 'The team members need to cooperate with each other to win the game'?

• The meaning of 'cooperate' in the sentence is to argue with each other

• The meaning of 'cooperate' in the sentence is to compete against each other

• The meaning of 'cooperate' in the sentence is to ignore each other

• The meaning of 'cooperate' in the sentence is to work together or collaborate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence 'The chef used a variety of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish', what does 'enhance' mean?

• To keep something the same

• To make something better or more attractive.

• To make something worse or less attractive

• To add more confusion or complexity

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'frustrated' in the sentence: 'The student was frustrated because she couldn't solve the math problem'?

• confused and uncertain

• calm and relaxed

• excited and happy

• upset or annoyed because of inability to achieve a goal or solve a problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• Confusing, ambiguous, and unclear

• Blurry, faint, and unremarkable

• Boring, dull, and uninspiring

• Clear, detailed, and striking

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4