IAR Context Clues and Vocabulary Quiz- 3rd

While hiking, they found a "quaint" little cabin in the woods. The cabin was small and had been there awhile. It was a perfect place to rest. What does "quaint" mean?

• Modern

• Old-fashioned

• Large

• Unpleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The magician's trick was so "astonishing" that the crowd gasped in surprise. What does "astonishing" mean?

• Boring

• Predictable

• Amazing

• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

She had a "voracious" appetite for reading! She read book after book after book!! What does "voracious" mean?

• Small

• Selective

• Hungry

• Slow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The path was "treacherous", filled with slippery rocks and steep drops. What does "treacherous" mean?

• Safe

• Dangerous

• Straight

• Wide

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

His response was so "cryptic" that no one could understand what he meant. What does "cryptic" mean?

• Clear

• Strange

• Loud

• Funny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The "aroma" of freshly baked bread floated through the air, making everyone's mouth water. What does "aroma" mean?

• Sound

• Smell

• Sight

• Touch

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The teacher's instructions were "succinct"; she explained the assignment in just a few words. What does "succinct" mean?

• Confusing

• Lengthy

• Short

• Detailed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

After the long journey, the travelers were "famished" and couldn't wait to eat. What does "famished" mean?

• Tired

• Lost

• Hungry

• Thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

The vase was "fragile", so they handled it with great care. What does "fragile" mean?

• Heavy

• Durable

• Breakable

• Cheap

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

The instructions were "ambiguous", leaving everyone not knowing what to do next. What does "ambiguous" mean?

• Clear

• Confusing

• Detailed

• Helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6