Understanding Words in Context

What is the definition of the word 'frigid' as used in the sentence 'The frigid wind made me shiver'?

• very cold or freezing

• extremely hot

• spicy flavor

• mild temperature

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• confused or uncertain

• happy or cheerful

• serious or strict

• soft or gentle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

• a pleasant smell or fragrance

• a bitter taste

• a loud noise

• a bright light

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'drenched' mean in the sentence 'The rain drenched us to the bone'?

• Covered in mud

• Completely soaked or saturated with liquid

• Protected from the rain

• Partially dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The toddler's incessant crying kept the parents awake all night', what does 'incessant' mean?

• Intermittent and sporadic

• Loud and boisterous

• Soft and gentle

• Continuous and unceasing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of the word 'perplexed' in the sentence 'The complex math problem left the students perplexed'?

• confused

• clear

• understanding

• enlightened

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence 'The athlete's agility helped her dodge the defenders', what does 'agility' mean?

• The ability to solve complex math problems

• The ability to play a musical instrument

• The ability to lift heavy objects

• The ability to move quickly and easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The dark clouds were an ominous sign of the approaching storm'?

• indicating a clear and positive outcome

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

• suggesting a neutral or indifferent feeling

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence 'The artist's vibrant painting brightened up the room', what does 'vibrant' mean?

• Having a dull and lifeless color

• Causing sadness and gloom

• Lacking in creativity and imagination

• Full of energy and life

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What is the meaning of the word 'exhilarating' in the sentence 'The roller coaster ride was exhilarating and thrilling'?

• Exciting

• Dull

• Boring

• Tiresome

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6