Context Clues Practice #1

What is a synonym for the word 'happy' in the sentence: 'She was ecstatic when she received the good news'?

• sad

• angry

• ecstatic

• depressed

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

• relaxed

• lenient

• gentle

• serious, strict, or harsh

Identify the antonym for the word 'brave' in the sentence: 'The timid kitten hid under the bed during the thunderstorm'.

• fearless

• courageous

• bold

• timid

Using context clues, what does the word 'frugal' mean in the sentence: 'Her frugal spending habits allowed her to save money for a vacation'?

• Generous

• Careful with money; thrifty

• Wasteful

• Extravagant

What is a synonym for the word 'enormous' in the sentence: 'The gigantic elephant towered over the trees'?

• tiny

• massive

• immense

• gigantic

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

• Bright or colorful appearance

• Pleasant or noticeable smell

• Loud or annoying sound

• Unpleasant taste

Identify the antonym for the word 'generous' in the sentence: 'The selfish man refused to share his food with the hungry beggar'.

• selfish

• giving

• selfless

• hungry

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

• bright

• peaceful

• threatening or menacing

• joyful

What is a synonym for the word 'furious' in the sentence: 'The angry customer stormed out of the store'?

• calm

• fast

• peaceful

• happy

• angry

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

• Skill in playing musical instruments

• Ability to move quickly and easily

• Ability to swim underwater

• Talent for solving complex math problems

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