Finding Meanings with Contextual Clues

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence: 'The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an incoming storm'?

• Indicating a peaceful atmosphere

• Giving the impression that something good is going to happen

• Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• Bright and cheerful

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence 'The teacher's laudatory comments boosted the student's confidence', what does 'laudatory' mean?

• displaying confusion or uncertainty

• showing indifference or apathy

• expressing criticism or disapproval

• expressing praise or admiration

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

When the author described the character as 'gregarious', what trait were they referring to?

• Sociable

• Reserved

• Shy

• Introverted

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

What does 'resilient' mean in the context of 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• Showing weakness in the face of adversity

• Being easily discouraged by challenges

• Lacking the ability to overcome obstacles

• Having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness in the face of adversity.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence 'The protagonist's altruistic actions saved the day', what does 'altruistic' mean?

• Displaying a selfish concern for the well-being of others

• Indifferent to the well-being of others

• Focused on personal gain at the expense of others

• Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

When the speaker mentioned 'her acerbic wit', what quality were they referring to?

• Cynicism

• Compassion

• Humor

• Sarcasm

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the meaning of 'ephemeral' in the sentence: 'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral'?

• Everlasting

• Lasting for a very short time

• Long-lasting

• Permanent

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence 'His penchant for adventure led him to explore unknown territories', what does 'penchant' mean?

• a temporary interest in something

• a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

• a strong or habitual dislike for something

• a neutral feeling towards something

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

When the author described the setting as 'serene', what atmosphere were they trying to convey?

• peaceful and calm

• dull and boring

• chaotic and noisy

• exciting and lively

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

What does 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of 'In today's digital age, smartphones are ubiquitous'?

• Present, found, or available everywhere

• Rare, scarce, or limited

• Confined, restricted, or exclusive

• Obsolete, outdated, or old-fashioned

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4