Practice: Context Clues Quiz

What does the word 'frantic' mean in the sentence 'The frantic students rushed to finish their project before the deadline'?

• In a state of calm and relaxation

• In a state of careful and deliberate planning

• In a state of wild or hurried activity

• In a state of confusion and uncertainty

In the sentence 'The dark clouds indicated an impending storm', what does the word 'impending' suggest about the storm?

• about to happen or imminent

• related to the color of the clouds

• not likely to happen or avoidable

• already happened or past

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy classroom', what does the word 'stern' imply about the teacher's look?

• happy

• relaxed

• friendly

• serious, strict, or severe

What does the word 'dilapidated' mean in the sentence 'The old, dilapidated house was in need of serious repairs'?

• newly constructed and modern

• in a state of disrepair or ruin

• clean and well-maintained

• spacious and luxurious

In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house', what does the word 'aroma' suggest about the cookies?

• Pleasant and enticing smell

• Unpleasant and repulsive smell

• Salty and savory smell

• No smell at all