Context Clues Quiz

Michael is feeling very 'happy' after winning the school race. Identify the synonym for the word 'happy' in this context.

• sad

• joyful

• angry

• depressed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a school play, Grace was portraying a brave knight. If Abigail was to portray the opposite character, what would she be?

• cowardly

• daring

• fearless

• adventurous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

William noticed that smartphones are 'ubiquitous' in his school. Based on this context, determine the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'.

• Limited to a specific area

• Being everywhere or being very common

• Rare and unusual

• Obsolete and outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Maya, Kai, and Rohan went to a cherry blossom festival. They were amazed by the beauty of the cherry blossoms but were told that it was 'ephemeral'. What does 'ephemeral' mean in this context?

• eternal

• enduring

• short-lived

• permanent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Emma, Benjamin, and William were planning a picnic. They noticed dark clouds and thunder in the sky. These were ominous signs of an approaching storm. What does 'ominous' mean in this context?

• Foreboding

• Joyful

• Bright

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Mason, Priya, and Evelyn were part of a basketball team. Despite facing many challenges in the tournament, Evelyn remained resilient and never gave up. What does 'resilient' mean in this context?

• strong and never gave up

• flexible and adaptable

• stubborn and unyielding

• fragile and easily defeated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Explain the connotation of the word 'home' in the following scenario: 'After a long day at school, Luna found comfort in the warmth of her home.'

• a place of chaos and discomfort

• a location for outdoor activities

• a source of frustration and anger

• a place of comfort and warmth

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a field trip, Grace, Ava, and Nora saw a snake slithering silently through the grass. Can you explain what the word 'snake' denotes in this context?

• elephant

• airplane

• reptile

• banana

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Rohan thinks that an elephant is big and a mouse is small. Analyze the word relationship between 'big' and 'small' in Rohan's context.

• opposite

• similar

• unrelated

• related

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Nora expressed her love for ice cream, while Aiden expressed his hate for it. Analyze the relationship between Nora's and Aiden's feelings towards ice cream.

• Similar

• Unrelated

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A