Context Clues- Retake test

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

• mildly warm

• very cold or freezing

• freezing rain

• extremely hot

Ms. Hawkins reprimanded a student for throwing scissors in class. 

• rewarded

• seated

• arrested

• scolded

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

• friendly

• lenient

• funny

• serious, strict, or harsh

What is the meaning of 'ominous' in the sentence 'The dark clouds looked ominous and everyone ran for cover'?

• Joyful

• Friendly

• Insignificant

• Threatening

Which one might help us use context clues when we don't know a word?

• Asking a teacher

• Making an inference

• Looking in the dictionary

• Finding the nouns

In the sentence 'The aroma of fresh bread wafted through the air and made everyone hungry.' What does 'aroma' mean?

• Unpleasant taste

• Loud noise

• Bright color

• Pleasant smell or fragrance

The obedient child always followed her father's requests. The night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her father had to come in and remind her.

• folded her clothes

• follow her mother's request

• brushed her teeth

• that night

The old house had a mysterious aura, it made everyone feel a little creeped out when they walked in. What does 'aura' mean?

• A type of flower

• Distinctive atmosphere or quality

• A specific color

• A deck

What does 'resilient' mean in the sentence 'Despite the setback, she remained resilient and did not give up'?

• easily discouraged by difficult conditions

• unable to adapt to challenging situations

• able to recover quickly from difficult conditions

• prone to giving up when faced with obstacles

In the sentence 'The toddler's boisterous laughter filled the room', what does 'boisterous' mean?

• Loud and energetic

• Annoying and disruptive

• Soft and gentle

• Quiet and subdued