Context Clues Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence: The smartphone has become ubiquitous in today's society?

• Rare

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• Limited

• Scattered

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In the sentence 'The teacher's voice was as loud as a lion's roar', what type of figurative language is used?

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'?

• Wasteful and extravagant

• Generous and charitable

• Careless and reckless

• Careful with money and resources

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly as the mailman approached', what is the relationship between 'dog' and 'barked'?

• Unrelated

• Siblings

• Subject and verb

• Opposites

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word 'resilient' mean in the sentence: Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient?

• easily discouraged by challenges

• able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions

• fragile and easily broken

• lacking the ability to bounce back from difficulties

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The storm raged on all night', what is the denotation of 'storm'?

• A type of dance popular in the 1920s

• A small insect that feeds on blood

• A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

• A type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What word can replace 'happy' in the sentence 'She was happy to receive the award'?

• Delighted

• Sad

• Angry

• Disappointed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence: The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm?

• indicating a peaceful and calm atmosphere

• giving a feeling of joy and happiness

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• suggesting a sense of excitement and anticipation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The flowers danced in the gentle breeze', what type of figurative language is used?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the relationship between 'book' and 'read' in the sentence 'She read the book'?

• She is the one writing the book.

• She is the one selling the book.

• The book is reading her.

• She is the one reading the book.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C