Context Clues Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'exquisite' in the following sentence: 'The chef prepared an exquisite meal for the guests.'?

• average, ordinary, mediocre

• simple, plain, unremarkable

• disgusting, repulsive, revolting

• extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made

What does the word 'vivid' mean in the sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to paint the sunset.'?

• bright, intense, or striking

• faded

• dull

• pale

In the sentence 'The detective was able to deduce the identity of the culprit', what does 'deduce' mean?

• Make a wild guess without any evidence

• Forget something that was previously known

• Create a false story to deceive someone

• Arrive at a conclusion through reasoning and analysis of available information.

What is the meaning of the word 'elaborate' in the sentence: 'The architect designed an elaborate building.'?

• simple

• plain

• basic

• detailed

In the sentence 'The hiker was exhausted after climbing the steep mountain', what does 'exhausted' mean?

• rested

• extremely tired or fatigued

• energetic

• refreshed

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds and thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm.'?

• Positive

• Joyful

• Threatening

• Hopeful

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy students', what does 'stern' mean?

• happy or cheerful

• strict or severe

• friendly or kind

• soft or gentle

What is the meaning of the word 'intricate' in the sentence: 'The artist created an intricate design on the vase.'?

• random or haphazard

• simple or basic

• plain or ordinary

• complex or detailed

In the sentence 'The detective used his intuition to solve the mysterious case', what does 'intuition' mean?

• Ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence

• A feeling of uncertainty or doubt

• Ability to solve problems using logic and evidence

• A method of investigation using scientific principles

What does the word 'resilient' mean in the sentence: 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and never gave up.'?

• D

• A

• C

• B