Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "After losing the game, the team felt a deep sense of melancholy."?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Indifference

In the sentence "The arid desert was so dry, plants struggled to survive," what does "arid" mean?

• Fertile

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

If someone is described as "loquacious," based on the context that they never stop talking during class, what does "loquacious" mean?

• Quiet

• Talkative

• Bored

• Shy

The sentence "Despite the cacophony in the cafeteria, she managed to concentrate on her book," suggests that "cacophony" means:

• Silence

• Music

• Noise

• Conversation

What does "obsolete" mean in the sentence: "With the invention of smartphones, many people consider landline phones to be obsolete."?

• Necessary

• Outdated

• New

• Popular

In the sentence "He was so famished that he ate the entire pizza himself," what does "famished" mean?

• Full

• Hungry

• Sick

• Tired

The sentence "The philanthropist donated millions to charity" suggests that a "philanthropist" is someone who is:

• Greedy

• Generous

• Poor

• Selfish

What does "serene" mean in the sentence: "The lake was so serene that you could hear the sound of a pin drop."?

• Loud

• Peaceful

• Polluted

• Crowded

In the sentence "The chef's use of spices made the dish quite savory," what does "savory" mean?

• Bland

• Sweet

• Flavorful

• Sour

The sentence "Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore new subjects" suggests that "insatiable" means:

• Limited

• Uncontrollable

• Satisfied

• Temporary