Context Clues Quiz

What does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence 'The frigid wind made me shiver'?

• very cold or freezing

• mildly warm

• extremely hot

• moderately cool

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the class', what does 'stern' mean?

• serious or strict

• confused or uncertain

• soft or gentle

• happy or cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'drenched' in the sentence 'We got drenched in the rain'?

• completely soaked or wet

• floating in the air

• covered in dirt

• dry and warm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen', what does 'aroma' mean?

• Pleasant smell or fragrance

• Loud noise

• Unpleasant taste

• Bright light

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'furious' mean in the sentence 'The furious dog barked loudly'?

• calm and peaceful

• extremely happy

• confused and lost

• very angry or agitated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The old, dilapidated house was in need of repair', what does 'dilapidated' mean?

• In a state of modernity and innovation

• In a state of luxury and opulence

• In a state of cleanliness and order

• In a state of disrepair or ruin

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The toddler's mischievous grin gave away his secret', what does 'mischievous' mean?

• Playful and naughty

• Happy and content

• Serious and responsible

• Shy and timid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'puzzled' mean in the sentence 'She looked puzzled as she tried to solve the riddle'?

• relaxed

• confused or perplexed

• happy

• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The bright, radiant sun warmed the earth', what does 'radiant' mean?

• Cold and lifeless

• Covered in darkness

• Glowing with a soft light

• Shining brightly or giving off light

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The boy was caught stealing from the store. His larceny caught up with him when the owner showed him a video tape.

• gift

• theft

• lawless

• honor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B