6-8 Words in Context Practice

In the forest, the foliage is dense, providing shade for various animals. What does the word dense mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. sparse
• b. crowded
• c. transparent
• d. delicate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The toddler's laughter was contagious, spreading joy to everyone around. What does the word contagious mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. harmful
• b. infectious
• c. controlled
• d. deliberate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

After the storm, the river swelled, causing flooding in low-lying areas. What does the word swelled mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. shrank
• b. turned

• c. rose
• d. meandered

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The concert was lively, with the audience clapping and cheering throughout. What does the word lively mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. dull
• b. energetic
• c. silent
• d. monotonous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The student's handwriting was illegible, making it difficult for the teacher to read. What does the word illegible mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. neat
• b. clear
• c. big

• d. unreadable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The mountain path was treacherous, with steep cliffs on either side. What does the word treacherous mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. safe
• b. dangerous
• c. well-marked
• d. steady

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The museum displayed an exquisite collection of rare artifacts. What does the word exquisite mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. common
• b. beautiful
• c. ordinary
• d. damaged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The detective was astute, quickly solving the complex mystery. What does the word astute mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. foolish
• b. observant
• c. confused
• d. lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The athlete's stamina was impressive, allowing him to run a marathon without fatigue. What does the word stamina mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. weakness
• b. endurance
• c. speed
• d. agility

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

The novel's plot was intricate, with numerous twists and turns. What does the word intricate mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a. simple
• b. boring

• c. straightforward
• d. complex

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4