Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'furious' mean in the sentence: The furious storm caused a lot of damage?

• slow and relaxed

• extremely angry or violent

• happy and content

• calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the sentence: The teacher's stern look made the students quiet down, what does 'stern' mean?

• Soft or gentle

• Loud or noisy

• Happy or cheerful

• Severe or strict

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word 'drenched' in the sentence: The kids got drenched in the rain while playing outside?

• completely soaked or wet

• completely dry

• partially wet

• covered in mud

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

From the sentence: The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen, what does 'aroma' mean?

• Loud noise

• Unpleasant taste

• Pleasant smell or fragrance

• Bright light

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'frantic' mean in the sentence: The frantic search for the lost keys continued late into the night?

• Excited and joyful

• Extremely worried and frightened

• Calm and relaxed

• Tired and sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the sentence: The old man's wrinkled face showed years of wisdom, what does 'wrinkled' mean?

• covered in makeup

• pierced with holes

• having lines or creases on the face due to age

• smooth and youthful

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word 'gigantic' in the sentence: The gigantic elephant towered over the other animals in the zoo?

• colorful or vibrant

• average or normal

• very large or huge

• tiny or small

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

From the sentence: The bright sun warmed the chilly morning, what does 'chilly' mean?

• cold or cool

• spicy

• freezing

• hot

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'drowsy' mean in the sentence: The medicine made her feel drowsy and sleepy?

• Energetic and alert

• Excited and hyper

• Feeling sleepy or lethargic

• Anxious and restless

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In the sentence: The curious cat explored every corner of the house, what does 'curious' mean?

• fearful and cautious

• eager to know or learn something

• hungry and aggressive

• lazy and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4