Understanding Context Clues

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds looked ominous as they rolled in'?

• Happy

• Joyful

• Foreboding

• Cheerful

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

• lenient

• happy

• joyful

• serious, strict, or severe

From the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house', what does 'aroma' refer to?

• loud noise

• bright light

• soft touch

• pleasant smell or fragrance

What is the meaning of 'frigid' in the sentence: 'The frigid wind made everyone shiver'?

• hot and humid

• mild and pleasant

• scorching and blazing

• extremely cold or icy

In the sentence 'The detective's keen observation skills helped solve the case', what does 'keen' imply?

• Blunt

• Unobservant

• Sharp, perceptive, highly developed

• Dull

From the sentence 'The toddler's incessant crying kept the parents awake all night', what does 'incessant' mean?

• calm and soothing

• repetitive without end

• intermittent and sporadic

• continuing without pause or interruption

What does 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she received the scholarship'?

• extremely happy or joyful

• angry

• excited

• sad

In the sentence 'The old house had a musty smell', what does 'musty' indicate?

• Stale, damp, and unpleasant smell

• Spicy, aromatic, and inviting fragrance

• Old, dusty, and abandoned look

• Fresh, clean, and pleasant smell

From the sentence 'The athlete's agility on the field impressed the coach', what does 'agility' refer to?

• Skill in playing the piano

• Ability to swim underwater

• Talent for painting portraits

• Ability to move quickly and easily

What is the meaning of 'furtive' in the sentence: 'The furtive glance between the two friends raised suspicions'?

• secretive or sly

• transparent

• honest

• open