Context Clues Practice #2

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

• elated

• angry

• depressed

• sad

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

• lenient

• amiable

• friendly

• serious, strict, or showing disapproval

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

• bold

• courageous

• fearless

• timid

Using context clues, what does the word 'perplexed' mean in the sentence: 'The complex math problem left the students perplexed'?

• simple and straightforward

• knowledgeable and informed

• clear and certain

• confused or puzzled

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

• irate

• delighted

• enraged

• angry

In the sentence 'The old, dilapidated house was in need of repair', what does the word 'dilapidated' mean?

• In a state of luxury or opulence

• In a state of cleanliness and order

• In a state of newness and modernity

• In a state of disrepair or ruin

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

• self-centered

• selfish

• stingy

• greedy

Using context clues, what does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'Winning the championship made the team elated'?

• extremely sad

• completely indifferent

• very happy or joyful

• slightly angry

What is a synonym for the word 'exhausted' in the sentence: 'After running the marathon, she was completely drained'?

• spent

• tired

• fatigued

• drained

In the sentence 'The mischievous child was always causing trouble', what does the word 'mischievous' mean?

• Causing trouble in a playful way

• Lazy

• Serious

• Well-behaved