Understanding Words in Context

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

• extremely large or huge

• tiny and insignificant

• average in size

• colorful and vibrant

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?

• extremely hot or intense

• freezing cold

• completely dark

• mildly warm

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

• partially dry

• completely soaked or wet

• shivering from cold

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?

• Bright and colorful

• Slow and lazy

• Sneaky or moving in a secretive and quiet manner

• Loud and obnoxious

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?

• mildly warm

• very cold or freezing

• extremely hot

• freezing point of water

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The teacher was furious when the students didn't do their homework, what does 'furious' mean?

• extremely angry

• completely indifferent

• very happy

• slightly annoyed

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?

• Unappetizing or extremely unpalatable

• Delicious or extremely tasty

• Bland or tasteless

• Disgusting or extremely bitter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The detective was observant, noticing every detail, what does 'observant' mean?

• Being talkative and chatty

• Being careless and inattentive

• Having a poor memory and forgetful

• Paying close attention and being aware of details

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• extremely tired or fatigued

• sleepy

• rested

• energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The flowers were fragrant, filling the room with a sweet smell, what does 'fragrant' mean?

• having a terrible smell; foul-smelling

• causing allergies; irritating to the nose

• having no smell at all

• having a pleasant smell; sweet-smelling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4