Reading Quiz: Using Context Clues to Understand Vocabulary 6th

What does the word 'gigantic' mean in the sentence: The elephant was gigantic, towering over the trees?

• average or medium

• very large or huge

• tiny or small

• colorful or vibrant

In the sentence: The sun was blazing hot, what does the word 'blazing' mean?

• bright and colorful

• mild and cool

• slow and steady

• extremely hot or intense

When the author wrote, 'The room was filled with a pungent odor,' what does 'pungent' mean?

• Sweet and pleasant

• Strong, sharp, or intense

• Soft and gentle

• Loud and noisy

In the sentence: The child was ecstatic when he found out he won the contest, what does 'ecstatic' mean?

• extremely sad or upset

• completely indifferent or uninterested

• slightly annoyed or irritated

• extremely happy or joyful

What does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence: The water was frigid, causing everyone to shiver?

• extremely hot

• very cold

• freezing

• mildly warm

When the author wrote, 'The dog was growling ferociously,' what does 'ferociously' mean?

• in a calm and peaceful manner

• in a friendly and playful manner

• in a lazy and relaxed manner

• in a fierce, aggressive, or violent manner

In the sentence: The teacher's voice was stern as she scolded the students, what does 'stern' mean?

• soft

• serious, strict, or harsh

• friendly

• gentle

What does the word 'exhausted' mean in the sentence: After running a marathon, the athlete was exhausted?

• very tired or completely worn out

• completely relaxed and at ease

• feeling hungry and thirsty

• full of energy and enthusiasm

When the author wrote, 'The music was deafeningly loud,' what does 'deafeningly' mean?

• Extremely loud

• Extremely quiet

• Moderately loud

• Unpleasantly soft

In the sentence: The chef's cooking filled the kitchen with a delightful aroma, what does 'delightful' mean?

• unpleasant or boring

• overwhelming or suffocating

• very pleasant or enjoyable

• tasty or delicious