Grade 1 Context Clues Practice

What does the word 'happy' mean in the sentence 'The girl was happy when she got a present'?

• feeling angry or frustrated

• feeling tired or sleepy

• feeling joyful or pleased

• feeling sad or upset

In the sentence 'The sun was shining brightly', what does the word 'brightly' mean?

• With a lot of sadness and gloom

• With a lot of light and intensity

• With a lot of darkness and dimness

• With a lot of noise and commotion

What does the word 'gigantic' mean in the sentence 'The elephant was gigantic'?

• very large or huge

• tiny or small

• colorful or bright

• medium-sized

In the sentence 'The cat purred softly', what does the word 'softly' mean?

• in a fast and energetic manner

• in a gentle or quiet manner

• in a messy and disorganized manner

• in a loud and aggressive manner

What does the word 'furious' mean in the sentence 'The man was furious when his car broke down'?

• excited and thrilled

• extremely angry or full of rage

• happy and content

• confused and lost

In the sentence 'The baby was crying loudly', what does the word 'loudly' mean?

• Quickly

• Softly

• Making a lot of noise or sound

• Happily

What does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence 'The tree was enormous'?

• very large or huge

• colorful or bright

• medium-sized

• tiny or small

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', what does the word 'loudly' mean?

• in a quiet manner or with little volume

• in a happy manner or with a lot of joy

• in a fast manner or with a lot of speed

• in a loud manner or with a lot of volume

What does the word 'excited' mean in the sentence 'The children were excited to go to the park'?

• feeling tired and bored

• feeling scared and anxious

• feeling angry and frustrated

• feeling eager, enthusiastic, or happy

In the sentence 'The bird chirped cheerfully', what does the word 'cheerfully' mean?

• angrily and aggressively

• sad and gloomy

• quietly and timidly

• happy and joyful