Context Clues Quiz

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy': a) Sad b) Joyful c) Angry d) Tired

• d) Tired

• b) Joyful

• c) Angry

• a) Sad

Identify the antonym for the word 'big': a) Small b) Huge c) Large d) Tiny

• c) Large

• d) Tiny

• a) Small

• b) Huge

Identify the synonym for the word 'brave': a) Fearful b) Courageous c) Cowardly d) Timid

• Courageous

• Fearful

• Timid

• Cowardly

Identify the antonym for the word 'fast': a) Slow b) Rapid c) Quick d) Swift

• b) Rapid

• c) Quick

• d) Swift

• a) Slow

Using context, what does the word 'drenched' mean in the sentence: 'After the rain, we were drenched.'

• partially dry

• completely soaked or wet

• feeling cold

• covered in dirt

Using context, what does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence: 'The frigid wind made everyone shiver.'

• freezing rain

• extremely cold

• extremely hot

• mildly warm

Using context, what does the word 'exhausted' mean in the sentence: 'After running the marathon, she was exhausted.'

• completely rested

• overwhelmed with joy

• very tired or fatigued

• full of energy

Inferring from the context, what does the word 'perplexed' mean in the sentence: 'The complex puzzle left him perplexed.'

• happy

• excited

• confused

• relieved

Inferring from the context, what does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated after receiving the award.'

• very happy or joyful

• angry or frustrated

• confused or uncertain

• extremely sad or disappointed