Context Clues Challenge

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy' in the following sentence: 'She was ecstatic when she received the good news.'

• ecstatic

• angry

• sad

• frustrated

In the sentence 'The teacher explained the concept thoroughly,' what does the word 'thoroughly' mean?

• completely or in a detailed manner

• quickly

• carelessly

• partially

Using context clues, what does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds and strong winds made the weather seem ominous'?

• happy

• peaceful

• exciting

• threatening or menacing

Recognize the antonym for the word 'brave' in the sentence: 'The timid kitten hid behind the couch.'

• timid

• fearless

• courageous

• adventurous

Identify the word relationship in the following pair: 'big - small'

• antonym

• homonym

• synonym

• homophone

What affix is added to the word 'unhappy' to change its meaning?

• in-

• un-

• dis-

• re-

In the sentence 'She left the bat on the table,' what is the meaning of the word 'bat'?

• animal bat

• baseball bat

• cricket bat

• flying bat

Identify the multiple meaning word in the sentence: 'The bear went to the river to catch some fish.'

• bear

• river

• went

• catch

Recognize the antonym for the word 'expand' in the sentence: 'The balloon started to deflate after being pricked.'

• deflate

• contract

• enlarge

• shrink

Identify the antonym for the word 'joyful' in the sentence: 'The sorrowful news of his demise reached us.'

• sorrowful

• happy

• excited

• cheerful