Context Clues Quiz

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

• a) Sad

• c) Angry

• d) Tired

• b) Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• b) Huge

• d) Tiny

• c) Large

• a) Small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the synonym for the word 'brave': a) Cowardly b) Fearless c) Timid d) Scared

• c

• a

• d

• b

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• c) Quick

• d) Swift

• a) Slow

• b) Rapid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• shivering from cold

• covered in mud

• completely soaked or wet

• partially dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• very hot

• freezing rain

• mildly warm

• extremely cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Using context, what does the word 'dismal' mean in the sentence: 'The weather forecast for tomorrow looks dismal.'

• cheerful

• sunny

• bright

• gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Inferring from context, what does the word 'perplexed' mean in the sentence: 'She looked perplexed as she tried to solve the puzzle.'

• excited

• happy

• relaxed

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Inferring from context, what does the word 'exhilarated' mean in the sentence: 'After winning the game, he felt exhilarated.'

• feeling sad and disappointed

• feeling angry and frustrated

• feeling tired and sleepy

• feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4