Understanding Words in Context

What is the meaning of the word 'gigantic' in the sentence: The elephant was gigantic, towering over the trees?

• colorful and vibrant

• very large or huge

• average in size

• tiny and insignificant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• mildly warm

• extremely hot or intense

• freezing cold

• completely dark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'drenched' mean in the sentence: The kids were drenched after playing in the rain?

• Covered in mud

• Dry and warm

• Partially wet

• Soaked or completely wet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The cat was stealthy as it crept up on the bird, what does 'stealthy' mean?

• Loud and obnoxious

• Sneaky or moving in a secretive or cautious manner

• Friendly and outgoing

• Slow and lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'frigid' in the sentence: The water was frigid, causing everyone to shiver?

• freezing point of water

• extremely hot

• very cold or freezing

• mildly warm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The crowd erupted into cheers, what does 'erupted' mean?

• To burst out suddenly and dramatically

• To remain silent

• To change direction suddenly

• To slowly fade away

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'scrumptious' mean in the sentence: The cake was scrumptious, everyone wanted seconds?

• Disgusting or unappetizing

• Bland or flavorless

• Sour or tangy

• Delicious or extremely tasty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• Loud or boisterous in manner or attitude

• Severe or strict in manner or attitude

• Soft or gentle in manner or attitude

• Confused or uncertain in manner or attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the word 'exhausted' in the sentence: After running the marathon, Sarah was exhausted?

• full of energy and vitality

• mentally focused and alert

• feeling relaxed and refreshed

• extremely tired or fatigued

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence: The flowers emitted a fragrant scent, what does 'fragrant' mean?

• having no smell at all

• having a pleasant or sweet smell

• having a loud and unpleasant smell

• having a bitter and unpleasant smell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4