Context Clues Quiz: Discovering Word Meanings

The sun was so luminous that Tim had to wear sunglasses. What does "luminous" mean in this context?

• Dark

• Bright

• Cold

• Heavy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The cat was so famished, it ate the entire can of food in seconds. "Famished" most nearly means:

• Full

• Hungry

• Thirsty

• Tired

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Despite being a novice at chess, Jenna won her first game. "Novice" most nearly means:

• Expert

• Beginner

• Spectator

• Judge

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The instructions were so clear and concise that everyone understood them immediately. "Concise" most nearly means:

• Confusing

• Lengthy

• Brief

• Detailed

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RI.5.4

After running the marathon, Mark felt utterly exhausted. "Exhausted" most nearly means:

• Energized

• Rested

• Tired

• Excited

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5C

The antique vase was very fragile and needed to be handled with care. "Fragile" most nearly means:

• Strong

• Durable

• Breakable

• Heavy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5C

The comedian was so hilarious that everyone was laughing. "Hilarious" most nearly means:

• Boring

• Funny

• Serious

• Sad

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The path through the forest was serpentine, winding back and forth. "Serpentine" most nearly means:

• Straight

• Curvy

• Uphill

• Wide

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The room was immaculate; not a single item was out of place. "Immaculate" most nearly means:

• Messy

• Clean

• Crowded

• Empty

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5C

His answer was so vague that nobody understood what he meant. "Vague" most nearly means:

• Clear

• Unclear

• Detailed

• Precise

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5C