Context Clues Quiz- 7th ELA

What does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence: The frigid wind made everyone shiver?

• very cold or freezing

• extremely hot

• cool and refreshing

• mild temperature

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The detective scrutinized the evidence', what does 'scrutinized' mean?

• To ignore completely

• To carefully examine or inspect

• To taste or sample

• To fix or repair

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of 'drenched' in the sentence: The rain drenched the entire city?

• partially dry

• exposed to sunlight

• completely soaked or saturated with liquid

• covered in dust

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• friendly

• lenient

• easy-going

• serious, strict, or harsh

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'exhilarating' mean in the sentence: The roller coaster ride was exhilarating?

• Uninteresting

• Boring

• Exciting or thrilling

• Tiring

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

In the sentence 'The chef's delectable dishes were a hit', what does 'delectable' mean?

• unappetizing

• delicious

• bland

• disgusting

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What is the meaning of 'ominous' in the sentence: The dark clouds looked ominous?

• threatening

• hopeful

• joyful

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

In the sentence 'The athlete's agility impressed everyone', what does 'agility' mean?

• The ability to swim underwater

• The talent for solving complex math problems

• The ability to move quickly and easily

• The skill of playing a musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does 'lavish' mean in the sentence: The hotel offered lavish amenities?

• extravagant

• frugal

• simple

• modest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence 'The author's eloquent writing captivated the readers', what does 'eloquent' mean?

• Boring, dull, and uninteresting

• Confusing, unclear, and incoherent

• Simple, plain, and unremarkable

• Fluent, persuasive, and expressive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F